Entomology
Gossamer-winged butterfly
Lycaena cassius Herrich-Schäffer, 1864
This insect specimen, carefully pinned and labelled, was collected in Mato Grosso, Brazil in 1993 by H. W. Smith. It belongs to the Lycaenidae family (gossamer-winged butterfly) and is preserved so scientists can study it for generations.
Mato Grosso, Brazil
Did you know?
Many gossamer-winged butterfly caterpillars form partnerships with ants, which protect them in return for sugary secretions.
Source: Wikipedia — Lycaenidae
Where it was found
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