Malachite Butterflies atl pick up only they're actually quite harmless and

they're actually quite harmless and are only minor pests to beehives and crops

The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America

This specimen is encased in a 6 x 6” frame

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly inside the mausoleum at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta

This is a flat frame with mostly Danaus plexippus wings

Malachite Butterflies atl pick up only they're actually quite harmless andSiproeta stelenes is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings. The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America, where it is one of the most common butterfly species. Adults feed on flower nectar, rotting fruit, dead animals, and bat dung. This specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame.