The Smallest Butterfly in the World

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The Smallest Butterfly in the World

The Smallest Butterfly in the World

The Spring Mountains in Nevada are home to the smallest butterfly in the world, Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis). I spotted this one back in the summer of 2006 near the mouth of North Canyon below McFarland Peak. I have seen them this summer already as well. Their wingspan ranges from just 15 to 19 milimetres.
Anya Jingle
on Jul 4, 2007 1:20 am
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 307723

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dmiki

dmiki - Mar 27, 2008 1:38 am - Voted 10/10

excellent capture

for something so tiny

Anya Jingle

Anya Jingle - Mar 27, 2008 3:02 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: excellent capture

Thank you. It was unbelievable how small he was. I also took some photos with my hand in them that day to show his size better.
Cheers.

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