14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Blue Oakleaf butterfly feeding on overripe fruits
The South Indian Blue Oakleaf Kallima horsfieldii is a butterfly that has mastered the art of camouflage. With its wings closed, it perfectly resembles a dry leaf. Only when it flies or basks in the sun, does it reveal its brilliant blues! Here, it is ready to take-off after a drink of overripe pineapple juice!
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Date Taken: | 11.2016 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
Photo Location: | Mumbai, India |
Copyright: | © Rizwan Mithawala |