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Psyche butterfly

Leptosia nina

Description:

The Psyche (Leptosia nina) is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae (the Sulphurs, Yellows and whites) and is found in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The upper forewing has a black spot on a mainly white background. The flight is weak and erratic and the body of the butterfly bobs up and down as it beats its wings. They fly low over the grass and the butterfly rarely leaves the ground level.

Habitat:

Urban garden.


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2 Comments

They usually appear like blurred cotton ball in my photos with their wings open Noel. But that's a challenge to us both! I have included in my spotting my "best" with open wings. I will update the spotting once I get a better picture :-)

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 9 months ago

Nice spot Leana! I have yet to photograph psyche butterflies with their wings open :-)

Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Lat: 15.55, Long: 120.82

Spotted on Jul 19, 2012
Submitted on Aug 6, 2012

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