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Within this genus, sexual dimorphism is highly pronounced: females are typically larger (reaching up to 15 mm) and boast vibrant, intricate patterns of green, orange, or bluish-black on their wings, accented by a bright yellow lateral stripe. Males, on the other hand, are smaller and dressed in drab brown\u2014which led me to assume I had crossed paths with a rather modest gentleman! This was actually one of the very first photos I captured during my expedition to Yasun\u00ed National Park, taken back when I was still wrestling with my first, much more cumbersome macro gear. 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