the fancy term "sexual dimorphism" relates to the visual differences in sexes of the same species. 🍂 in lepidoptera it varies. most look exactly the same. some have subtle nuances - and some are very drastically different, like these blue-frosted banner butterflies! (catonephele numilia) ✨ the female has a beautiful lacy border and a dot of crimson red, nestled next to some delicate white striping. 🥀 whereas Mr.Showstopper male over here 👀 has these striking fluorescent orange dots that almos