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Coloration principles of the Great purple emperor butterfly (Sasakia charonda)
The dorsal wings of male Sasakia charonda butterflies display a striking blue iridescent coloration, which is accentuated by white, orange-yellow and red spots, as well as by brown margins. The ventral wings also...