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White Peacock butterfly photographed on magenta celosia bloom
Original: White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae) perching on the bright magenta inflorescence of a wheat celosia (Celosia spicata) plan
A White Peacock butterfly (Anartia jatrophae) has been photographed perching on the bright magenta flower spike of a wheat celosia (Celosia spicata) plant. The species is a resident across the Neotropics, Central America, the Caribbean, South Texas and Florida, and the striking colour contrast between the pale wings and deep pink blooms is drawing attention from nature and insect photography enthusiasts.
Why now: Nature lovers are sharing a striking photograph showing the butterfly's vivid colouring against the celosia flower.
White Peacock butterflywheat celosiaFloridaCentral AmericaCaribbean
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- White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae) perching on the bright magenta inflorescence of a wheat celosia (Celosia spicata) plant.Resident across the Neotropics, Central America, the Caribbean, South Texas, and Florida. # insects # butterflies # nature # biology # photo · tangledwing@ohai.social · 58
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