This is the ochre-coloured form of C. cocles earli f. earli and appears almost like an albino form of the latter. They are usually found in the same localities, this form appears to be much lesser in number and frequence.
Habitat indicator
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PG
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SC
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UMN
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurences, H marks an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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03 May 2014 @ 10:43
Above photos 04 May 2014 @ 10:50
13 may 2014 @ 11:27
They have an unusual habit of scampering and hiding under broad leaves once disturbed while puddling on moist spots.
24 May 2014 @ 11:31
29 May 2014 @ 11:40
Consult the voucher collection: http://nlliew66butterflies2.blogspot.com/2015/05/cyrestis-cocles-fabricius-1787-earli_16.html
Such a beautiful butterfly!
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