Entomology
Gossamer-winged butterfly
Thecla Fabricius, 1807
This insect specimen, carefully pinned and labelled, was collected in Mato Grosso, Brazil in 1996 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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