This is a common insect of the open country and the forest's edge and wasteland, often seen on Lantana bushes. This is one of the larger Junonia species. Since 2014, it has become scarcer and its habitats are being progressively colonized by J. hedonia which is fast becoming the dominant species.
Habitat indicator
RSP
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WV
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PG
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VF
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FTR
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SC
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LWDF
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LWPF
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LMEF
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UMN
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MN
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurences [S2,S3, S4,S6, S7, S9 unless stated], H marks an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
2013
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Mac
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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S
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S
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S
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2013
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2014
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Nov
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Dec
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Jan
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Feb
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Mac
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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2014
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2015
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Nov
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Dec
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Jan
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Feb
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Mac
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Apr
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May
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June
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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S3S4
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S3S4
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Above photos from 17 March 2013 @ 15:00.
Above 3 photos 13 August 2013 @ 15:05
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