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Calisto hysius, Lepidoptera Collection Photo

Calisto hysius is a small butterfly endemic to the island of Hispaniola in the West Indies, with a wingspan of only 0.8 inches or 2 centimeters. While it has eyespots and orange…
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Happy #Butterfriday! This tiny, fuzzy Calisto hysius has beautiful 'eyes' and is endemic to Hispaniola in the West Indies. #lepidoptera #butterfly #fuzzy

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Happy #Butterfriday! This tiny, fuzzy Calisto hysius has beautiful 'eyes' and is endemic to Hispaniola in the West Indies. #lepidoptera #butterfly #fuzzy

Find this Pin and more on Butterflies & Moths (Lepidoptera) by Florida Museum.

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