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Numbers In Nature

September 30, 2017Gianni Sarcone

Diaethria phlogea, the “89’98 butterfly”, is a species of butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Colombia, South America. The markings on its wing can resemble a painted number: an 89, a 98 or even an 88.

butterfly 88 butterfly 98 butterfly 89

Curiosities, Numbers 88, 89, 98, butterfly, numbers

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