FOREST MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTERFLY I

OVERVIEW

This is a photo of a forest mother-of-pearl butterfly (Protogoniomorpha parhassus) from the Central African Republic, showing the scales that cover the underside of the forewing. 

PHOTOGRAPHS

Detail view.

SPECIMEN

Topside

Underside

Approximate Photo Location (Underside)

PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS

Magnification: 4X

Field of view: ~3/8” x 1/4” (9.0mm x 6.0mm)

Images in focus stack: 17

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More information on this butterfly can be found with the photo of the topside of the wing, here.

REFERENCES

None.

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