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Archaeoprepona laertesExoticAmazonLargeBlue Wings
Laertes Shoemaker
Laertes Shoemaker — Archaeoprepona laertes
Published on March 30, 2024
One of the most powerful and majestic butterflies of the rainforest, famous for its intense blue flash.
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About this Species
Archaeoprepona laertes is a robust butterfly found in various parts of South America, especially in the Amazon. It is a powerful flyer, often patrolling the same section of the canopy or riverbanks for hours.
Habitat
Deep Amazonian rainforest and tropical environments across the Peruvian lowlands.
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