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Graellsia isabellae butterfly wing

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Виктор В., 20.03.2002 20:54

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20.03.2002 20:55, Виктор В.

user posted imageThe Spanish Peacock's Eye butterfly (Graellsia isabellae) lives in Spain and the French Alps. This rare and protected species is famous for the bright color of the wings — it seems that someone's eyes are looking at the observer. In case of danger, the butterfly opens its wings sharply, and this pattern scares off the predator. The black "pupil" of the eye reaches 5 mm in diameter.

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