This tiny gem of the undergrowth can be encountered, though infrequently, singly on open patches of the forest by the stream or along a jungle track.
The below female specimen was seen skipping from leaf to leaf of a plant depositing her eggs on a sunny morning.
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 occurences, H marks an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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The below female specimen was seen skipping from leaf to leaf of a plant depositing her eggs on a sunny morning.
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Above all photos taken on 11 May 2013 @ 11:59
Above 2 photos 30 May 2014 @ 13:24
08 Feb 2015 @ 12:49
a female: 24 Sept 2015 @ 10:36
Consult the voucher specimen from Site 4 (female): http://nlliew66butterflies2.blogspot.my/2015/12/laxita-thuisto-thuisto-hewitson-1861.html
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The male has the uppers all dark brown and decidedly more pointed FW and angled HW. 15 Mac 2015 @ 13:53.
