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Monday, 7 October 2019

Butterflies

There are about 300 butterflies described from Madagascar, about three quarters of which are endemic

Citrus Swallowtail

Acraea turna
Madagascar Brown Pansy
Madagascar Beauty
Skipper sp.
African Monarch
Madagascar Satyrs
Indian Ocean Satyrs
Common Diadem, male


Blue Pansy, male





Madagascar Giant Swallowtail
The wing span of this species can be up to 6 inches; it is often referred to as the Bird-wing Butterfly.