A Malachite butterfly (Siproeta stelenes) resting on Lantana flowers (tropical verbena) in a garden.

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This butterfly was living in an indoor tropical garden, and is not native to Canada. It is generally found in tropical Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

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Size: 2535px × 3549px
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Photo credit: © Sean Bromilow / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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