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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 a year ago

Thank you Ashish.

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

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

induruh
induruh a year ago

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

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga a year ago

wonderful series!!

Sri Lanka

Lat: 6.91, Long: 80.03

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

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