Malachite Butterflies atl pick up only This specimen is encased in

This specimen is encased in a 6 x 6” frame

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly inside the mausoleum at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta

The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America

This is a flat frame with mostly Danaus plexippus wings

It is a common species distributed across much of Asia

Malachite Butterflies atl pick up only This specimen is encased inSiproeta stelenes is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings. The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America, where it is one of the most common butterfly species. Adults feed on flower nectar, rotting fruit, dead animals, and bat dung. This specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame.