A malachite butterfly (Siproeta stelenes) a brush-footed butterfly (family Nymphalidae). Named after the mineral malachite for its green color.

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Size: 4679px × 3123px
Location: Tarapoto, Peru
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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