This is essentially an insect of the dark understorey and is secretive, hiding under leaves or standing head down on branches for camouflage. This is not a very common butterfly and is usually restricted to the forest but can sometimes be found in old fruit orchards around villages.
Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurences, H marks an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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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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13:03
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13:32
Above photos 30 May 2014
Above 2 photos 31 May 2014 @ 13:23
A glimpse of its uppersides: 06 June 2014 @ 11:54
Gironniera nervosa, one of its host plant.
Hi Liew,
ReplyDeletegood photos! In Singapore this species is common and at times, abundant. it shares the same host plant as the grey sailor and yes, it likes to hide under leaves. shy indeed.