Philaethria dido

Place of origin - Peru

Sex - Male

Wingspan- Approx 3"

Frame size - 6.75" X 6.75" X 1.75"

Frame color - black or white
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Details

This butterfly is characterized by its beautiful, malachite green markings and dark brown margins. The philaethria dido flies fast and agile, often in a zigzag patch across the jungle canopy.

Philaethria dido is found from Mexico to the southern Amazon.

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