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Blue Metalmark
Stanley Jones

Blue Metalmark (Lasaia sula)

Blue Metalmark (Lasaia sula: Riodinidae) Wingspan 2.2-3.2 cm (0.87-1.26 in). Nectaring Crucita (blue mist flower).
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Habitat
Planted butterfly garden around the headquarters at ca. 11 m (37 ft) elevation.
Location
Sabal Palm Sanctuary, southeast of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2019
Scientific name
Lasaia sula
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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He's really quite a neat looking butterfly ..... and I just love that bright yellow eye too.

A super job you've done here Stanley - many thanks for showing him to us lad.
 
bievreJJ
my goodness!!! amazing details and splendid colors, Stanley!!! top rate portrait of this handsome butterfly, many tfs!!!
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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