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Common Sailor

Neptis hylas

Description:

Neptis hylas, sometimes known as the Common Sailer, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a characteristic stiff gliding flight achieved by short and shallow wingbeats just above the horizontal.

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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Common Sailor
Neptis hylas Neptis hylas


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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Nymphalidae, Limenitidinae, Neptini, Neptis hylas, Common Sailor. Wonderful spotting!

Nilesh Sutar
Spotted by
Nilesh Sutar

Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Dec 16, 2008
Submitted on Apr 28, 2012

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