Model Challenge - Dawn - Round 8 - butterfly

So as the title says, this round's theme was ''Butterflies''.

 I have got this one, which is Marpesia marcella also known as Pansy Daggerwing, from Nymphalidae family.
It is found in the Neotropic ecozone from Guatemala to Peru. It is primarily a cloudforest species, most abundant at elevations between about 1000-2000m, hence the background.
Judging by the pictures, cloud forests are absolutely beautiful and marvellous places!

Her outfit is inspired by ballet costumes of butterflies, but first of all of course by the lovely Sylphide from namesake ballet!
The butterfly wings at her skirt are of the upperside, while underside is shown in the brownish one at her back.
I added some sparkles as well, to make it more festive.

The bird sitting at her hand is the resplendent quetzal, Guatemala's national bird, that also lives in cloud forests.


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The rest of my pictures:
Presentation
Flowers
Cake
Crown and gown
Ballgown
Swimsuit
Tutu-inspired

Credit
Doll bases -  Snow Queen Scene Maker by and  Four Elements Scene maker by Azalea and Doll Divine (legs of Fire element doll)
Skirt -  Veil brushes set 1 by Falln-Stock
Background picture, butterflies, orchids, bird - from Internet