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Common Sailor

Neptis hylas

Description:

Neptis hylas, sometimes known as the Common Sailor, 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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4 Comments

induruh
induruh 11 years ago

Thank you Ashish.

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 11 years ago

All shots are well taken... Nice presentation...!!

induruh
induruh 11 years ago

Thanks Nuwan. I have another close up. I"ll upload it soon.

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

wonderful series!!

induruh
Spotted by
induruh

Sri Lanka

Spotted on Apr 28, 2012
Submitted on May 15, 2012

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