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Lysippus Metalmark
Lysippus Metalmark also known as the Scintillant Metalmark (Riodina lysippus: Riodinidae). This attractive neotropical metalmark has an estimated wingspan of 3.0-3.5 cm (1.2-1.4 in). This species was fairly common along the banks of Ro Cuiab, south of Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riverine with some cerrado vegetation species. Elevation ca. 128 m (420 ft).

I will not be posting Friday-Sunday. My wife has a dog show to go to which is out of town. I am cordially invited. Everyone have a great weekend.
Habitat
Along the banks of Ro Rincon, riverine with some cerrado vegetation species ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.
Location
Ro Cuiab, south of Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Date taken
August 2015
Scientific name
Riodina lysippus
Equipment used
Canon
a stunner stanley.many tfs.is your wife showing a dog and if she is which breed of dog.all the best margaret.enjoy.
 
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We have two dogs (Border Collies) both are entered. She does both Agility and Obedience with them. This is only an Obedience show though. Thanks for asking!
 
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A beautiful series of butterfly shots Stanley!! Enjoy the show! ;o) tfs them!!
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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Stanley Jones
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