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Dusky-blue Groundstreak
Stanley Jones

Dusky-blue Groundstreak (Calycopis isobeon)

Dusky-blue Groundstreak (Calycopis isobeon: Lycaenidae) Wingspan 1.9-2.5 cm (0.75-1.0 in).
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Habitat
Planted butterfly garden around the headquarters at ca. 11 m (37 ft).
Location
Sabal Palm Sanctuary, southeast of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2019
Scientific name
Calycopis isobeon
Equipment used
Canon
Muso
Excellent light and colours Stanley - a beautiful butterfly against such a complementary background.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
A beautifully detailed closeup of this Groundstreak Stanley and captured perfectly guy!
 
bievreJJ
amazing colors, Stanley!!! superb photo of this delightful butterfly, captured in a wonderful setting with a great backdrop, top quality work, many tfs!!!
 
jbpixels
Amazing colors on the wings and between its tails. A superb close-up of this tailed butterfly.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
All the hairstreaks seem to be lovely but this one really has some pretty markings on his wings, doesn't he.

A super picture this stanley - excellent work lad.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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Stanley Jones
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