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Straight-line Map-wing

Cyrestis nivea nivalis

Description:

The Straight-line Map-wing (Cyrestis nivea) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in south-east Asia. The habitat consists of primary and secondary forest at elevations between sea level and about 500 metres. Males and females are similar, but females are somewhat paler and have slightly more rounded wings.

Notes:

Spotted in the Butterfly Farm of Cameron Highland, Malaysia.

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4 Comments

VitoSarancha
VitoSarancha 9 years ago

Perfect!

BenKula
BenKula 9 years ago

Oh thanks for the ID DanielePralong !!

Melissa_M
Melissa_M 9 years ago

Wow, very unique!

rams4d
rams4d 9 years ago

superb

BenKula
Spotted by
BenKula

Malaysia

Spotted on Dec 13, 2014
Submitted on Dec 14, 2014

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