Whats wrong with my butterfly?

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I just noticed this bump on the on my heniochus butterfly. Not sure what it is. I will try to get a better picture.

Can anyone tell me what it is and if I need to do anything for it?

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Is it red at all or just a big white bump?
 
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Not red at all. It's just a bump. It may bump out about 2mm. I can't get a better pic. Darn thing won't stop moving. It's eating fine and is not acting weird that I see.
 

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Could just be Lympho:

Lymphocystis:

Symptoms - Lymphocystis appears as a white or beige colored cauliflower-like growth that usually starts on the fins and spines and sometimes spreads to the body. Initially it may be small (looks like ich), and then grows in size (which is how you know it’s not ich). Lympho is a virus that many fish carry for life. Fortunately, it is rarely fatal or even harmful to the fish, and symptoms will come and go.

Treatment options - No known cure or treatment exists. However, feeding vitamin-enriched foods and maintaining pristine water conditions may expedite the “going away” process.
 

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That's so strange it looks like a blister or boil but don't know fish to get those - I agree it almost has to be lymph as humble said
 

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