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)
Habitat indicator
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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.
