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Malachite

Malachite

Malachite


Malachite Butterfly
Metamorpha stelenes
Nymphalidae Family
3/2/2004

The Malachite Butterfly is a Neotropical Species
found in South and Central America and even in
Texas and Southern Florida.
The wingspan is 2 1/2 to 3 1/4 inches.
The underside is paler with orange and brown markings.

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