I've looked for this butterfly for years, and it was well worth the wait. Malachite butterflies are Beautiful!

It's hard to believe that that black and red caterpillar can become this dark brown and green butterfly.

I was delighted when this Malachite stood on my finger briefly! I noticed that its face resembles that of the Ruddy Daggerwing Butterfly.

The thin line of blue scales on the underside of the Malachite's upper wing is striking close up.