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Eooxylides tharis distanti
'The butterfly tends to skip purposefully from perch to perch, searching for food sources which include bird droppings and aphid secretions. Once settled they are usually reluctant to move, and oblivious to human disturbance, particularly if they are feeding.'
tropical rainforest
Ujung Kulon national park.
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Thanks Daniele, I think you're right.
It may have just lost part of its tails Dan. Just look at these various specimen of Branded imperials:
http://www.natureloveyou.sg/Minibeast-Bu...