• BirdForum is the net's largest birding community dedicated to wild birds and birding, and is absolutely FREE!

    Register for an account to take part in lively discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
Cassius Blue
firecrest15

Cassius Blue (Leptotes cassius theonus)

An attractive small butterfly in the scrubby area being developed next to our hotel. Soon to disappear under concrete unfortunately.
Click to expand...
Habitat
Scrub under development on coast
Location
Punta Cana East Dominican Republic West Indies
Date taken
27.1.19
Scientific name
Leptotes cassius theonus
Equipment used
Canon 1DX + 300mm F4
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
They really are beautiful, even on the underwing!!!!

A super picture this Chris... such a shame they're losing their habitat, isn't it.
 

Media information

Category
Butterflies & Moths
Added by
firecrest15
Date added
View count
19
Comment count
3

Share this media

Top