How can folded wings be unimportant/not useful? This is the description section. There is color variation between the underside and top that can only be compared by showing the pictures side by side. The butterfly spends the majority of its time with its wings folded. Closed wings may be more pertinent to the reader. It largely depends on the purpose of the reader. The bias and undue weight here is on the open wings. Other species variation really doesn't apply to illustrating this insect.    

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