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Butterflies – Blue Clipper – Parthenos sylvia lilacinus

Butterflies – Blue Clipper – Parthenos sylvia lilacinus There are two common colour variations of the Clipper butterflies normally on display in Butterfly Exhibitions. The above specimen which was photographed at the Carleton University “Live” Butterfly exhibit in the Fall … Continue reading

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Butterflies – Doris Longwing – Heliconius doris

Butterflies – Doris Longwing – Heliconius doris Photographed at the Carleton University “Live” Butterfly exhibit in the Fall of 2010. (Location) The Doris Longwing is found in Central America south into the Amazon watershed of South America.  The basic identification … Continue reading

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