Redspot Duke

Description:

"Orange antenna tips, yellow proboscis. A red spot between two zig zag black stripes at the fore wing cell. Sheen on the wings varies individually as well as to the angle of light. Snowy under sides with red spots basally on both wings" - Dilamh Conservation

Habitat:

Roadside near woods, Buduruwagala.

Notes:

"Can be seen mud sipping on forest paths, but very difficult to approach since it gets disturbed even at a slight movement. Also feeds on rotting fruits." - Dilmah Conservation