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More than 1700 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo
SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA
Cassius Blue
Leptotes cassius
Leptotes cassius, commonly known as the Cassius Blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. Cassius Blue butterflies are commonly found in grassy areas, open forests, and scrublands. They often thrive in disturbed habitats and edges of forests, where they can easily find food sources like various species of legumes.
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