From a distance, this looks like a very large Eurema simulatrix tecmessa but its angled wings and the unusual rich bordeaux red edges against the greenish yellow wings will immediately set it apart. Confined to deeply wooded hills where the forest is largely undisturbed. They are extremely sensitive to human presence and shun exposed environment where the males will puddle on seepages in semi-shaded places.
This is quite a large pierid - about the size of a good-sized Lemon Emigrant, C. pomona (compare it to the Pathysa in the foreground).
Habitat indicator
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurence, H mark an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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Above photos of a male puddling at an elevation @ 200M at a popular recreational spot: 03 May 2014 @ 12:14.
17 May 2014 @ 12:31
11:08
11:09
Above 2 photos 18 May 2014
A rarity: 2 male puddle together 24 May 2014 @ 12:49
12:55
A threesome: 25 May 2013@11:43
A view of the uppersides...
29 May 2014 @ 12:04
Above 2 photos 18 May 2014
A view of the uppersides...
29 May 2014 @ 13:17
Crazy numbers of Dercas: 29 May 2014 @ 13:22
Above 2 photos 04 June 2014 @ 12:22-12:25
12 Apr 2015 @ 13:32 (S1)
12:09
12:11
Above photos 02 June 2016
Above photos 02 June 2016
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