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Great Eggfly Butterfly

Hypolimnas bolina

Description:

Gorgeously coloured.

Habitat:

Office garden. On potted plant, glass window and then, upside down on a hedge (last shot).Urban area.

Notes:

The species has a high degree of sexual dimorphism. The female is mimetic with multiple morphs.This one is male. Parental care and interesting dietary preferences...quite a species this one!

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SukanyaDatta
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SukanyaDatta

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Spotted on Dec 13, 2018
Submitted on Dec 13, 2018

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