Scientific classification:
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily Biblidinae
Genus Dynamine:
Species: postverta
General:
Extremely similar to the Blue-eyed Sailor (D. dyonis), though larger. Female has three distinct white stripes across the upperside of the hindwings, vs. just one in the Blue-eyed. Male upperwing is bluer and has four black spots near the forewing apex.
Range:
Throughout Central and South America, into Mexico. Two US records, both near Mission in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
For more INFO: (Dynamine postverta)
About this shot:
-ISO 80, White Balance set to "Cloudy".
-Standard colors
-Aprox 1.4X Optical Zoom.
-Macro focus mode (Auto)
-Medium wind
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
Software: Picasa 3.0
Exposure Time: 1/318
F-Stop: f/3.2
ISO Speed Ratings: 80
Focal Length: 8200/1000 mm
Date Taken: 2010-05-30 14:16
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
Flash: Flash did not fire
File Size: 293 kb
