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Black Jungle Queen

Stichophthalma howqua

About

A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.

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Did You Know?

It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.