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More than 1500 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
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Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
Hemiargus ceraunus, the Ceraunus blue, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The habitat consists of open woodland, desert scrub, dunes, pastures, road edges and vacant lots. The upperside of the males is light blue with a darker narrow border. Female are dark brown, often with blue wing bases. The underside is gray. Adults feed on flower nectar.
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