Surprising to be found in submontane zone - it was seen together with E. patna in the same vicinities. Unmistakable rich dark brown and black mottling on the undersides. In flight resembles a male Euploea mulciber (in hot mid day sun). This species together with E. malelas (lowland) and E. patna forms a complex of mimicry of both the sexes of Euploea mulciber.
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual
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14:25
14:27
Above pictures 03 June 2017
Great find of a rare butterfly!
ReplyDeleteAntonio Giudici