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Red Pierrot

Talicada nyseus

Description:

The Red Pierrot (Talicada nyseus) is a small but striking butterfly found in South Asia and South-East Asia belonging to the Lycaenids or Blues family. Red Pierrots, flying weakly around and perching on the Kalanchoe plant, are usually noticed by excited children in gardens due to their beautiful striking patterns and colours.

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4 Comments

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 12 years ago

wonderful series !

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Very pretty!
Welcome to the Community induruh!

induruh
induruh 12 years ago

Thank you harsuame. This one is very common in our garden.

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 12 years ago

Fantástica muy bella grandiosas series genial

induruh
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induruh

Sri Lanka

Spotted on Apr 17, 2012
Submitted on Apr 19, 2012

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