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Malachite Butterfly

Siproeta stelenes

About

A large butterfly with striking black and brilliant malachite green patterning on both wing surfaces. It has a slow graceful flight.

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Did You Know?

Unlike most butterflies it feeds primarily on rotting fruit and bird droppings rather than flower nectar.