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5 October 2025

The Dingy Bushbrown (Mycalesis Perseus) Is A Satyrine Butterfly Found In South And Southeast Asia. The Dingy Bushbrown Butterfly Features Eyespot Markings On Its Wings, Which Help Defend Against Predators Like Birds. These False Eyespots Serve Two Main Purposes - Intimidation And Misdirection. Adults Fly Low Around Grassy Areas And Exhibit Erratic, Jerky Flight Patterns, Often Keeping Their Wings Closed. This Butterfly Is Well-camouflaged Like A Dry Leaf, As Seen In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 05-10-2025.

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#12831281

5 October 2025

The Dingy Bushbrown (Mycalesis Perseus) Is A Satyrine Butterfly Found In South And Southeast Asia. The Dingy Bushbrown Butterfly Features Eyespot Markings On Its Wings, Which Help Defend Against Predators Like Birds. These False Eyespots Serve Two Main Purposes - Intimidation And Misdirection. Adults Fly Low Around Grassy Areas And Exhibit Erratic, Jerky Flight Patterns, Often Keeping Their Wings Closed. This Butterfly Is Well-camouflaged Like A Dry Leaf, As Seen In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 05-10-2025.

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#12831282

5 October 2025

The Dingy Bushbrown (Mycalesis Perseus) Is A Satyrine Butterfly Found In South And Southeast Asia. The Dingy Bushbrown Butterfly Features Eyespot Markings On Its Wings, Which Help Defend Against Predators Like Birds. These False Eyespots Serve Two Main Purposes - Intimidation And Misdirection. Adults Fly Low Around Grassy Areas And Exhibit Erratic, Jerky Flight Patterns, Often Keeping Their Wings Closed. This Butterfly Is Well-camouflaged Like A Dry Leaf, As Seen In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 05-10-2025.

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#11094422

24 March 2024

Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) speaks at a ceremony awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States World War II Ghost Army, Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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#11093987

23 March 2024

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)) speaks at a ceremony awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States World War II Ghost Army, Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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#11090161

22 March 2024

Members of the United States World War II “Ghost Army” receive the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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#11090159

22 March 2024

Capitol Police officers salute the American flag as the colors are carried by miltary honor guard to begin a ceremony awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. World War II “Ghost Army," Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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#11089311

21 March 2024

A Capitol Police officer assists Bernie Bluestein, a World War II veteran, during a ceremony awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the United States "Ghost Army," Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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#11089229

21 March 2024

Bernie Bluestein (left) a veteran of the United States World War II “Ghost Army,” speaks after receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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#11089211

21 March 2024

General Charles Q. Brown, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, applauds members of the United States World War II “Ghost Army” receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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#11089197

21 March 2024

General Charles Q. Brown, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, applauds members of the United States World War II “Ghost Army” receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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#11089168

21 March 2024

Members of the United States World War II “Ghost Army” receive the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor.

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