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     Flying figures




     Considered a sign of good fortune in

     its native Central and South America,
     the Callicore butterfly’s lucky numbers                         These high-speed
     are 88 and 89. Emblazoned                                       fliers travel solo
                                                                     through their
     across each wing, the                                           tropical rain
                                                                     forest homes.
     striking digits help

     this species to attract
     mates amid the flora
     and fauna.











      WINDOW WINGS













      You can see right through
      the Glasswing butterfly. Its
      transparent wings resemble
      panes of glass, helping the
      species evade predators in
      its Central American domain.





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