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Gold-flecked Sootywing
Stanley Jones

Gold-flecked Sootywing (Bolla atahualipal)

Gold-flecked Sootywing (Bolla atahualipal: Hesperiidae)
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Habitat
Middle floodplain forest of Ro Tambopata at 204 m (673 ft) elevation.
Location
Chuncho Lodge, Madre de Dios Department, Per.
Date taken
August 2018
Scientific name
Bolla atahualipal
Equipment used
Canon
bievreJJ
really looks like it's been gold-painted!!! superb closeup, Stanley with beautiful colors, top job, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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It looks like velvet!!!

What a lovely picture you've taken of this butterfly - very well done Stanley.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
You sure do succeed in getting great top views and this is one beautiful capture Stanley.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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