This is an extremely shy insect and is very reactive to the pre-flash of the camera. It is a forest dependant insect and is rather rare in occurrence. The males will sometimes come down to sip on sunny moist spots along the jungle path and will fly swiftly away upon disturbance.
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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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurence, H mark an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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Mac
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Mac
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Dec
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2016
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Mac
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Nov
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Dec
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S2
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S2
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Mac
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Above 2 photos from 19 July 2014 @ 11:57
15 June 2014 @ 10:41
Above photos 07 July 2016 @ 11:57
Above photos 07 July 2016
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14:07
14:07
14:08
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Females are secretive and seldom seen but they do come down to moist spots especially around seepages on the forest: 13 August 2016
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