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Iridescent Butterfly Wing Scales

A close-up, macro view of iridescent blue and turquoise butterfly wing scales, with a soft-focus green background.

A macro photo of shimmering blue and turquoise butterfly wing scales in Costa Rica, soft diffused light See more

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