The
subtropical rain forests of Southern and Central America are inhabited
by the Malachite butterfly. It got its name from the dark green
markings on the upper side of its wings which resembles to the color of
the mineral with the same name. However, with rising age of the
butterfly the color starts to fade and slowly turn into yellow. Its
nutrition mainly consists of the fruits and the nectar of the plants
which grow in its habitat. But it also feeds on carrion and
dung. |
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