Orange Oakleaf

Description:

The Orange Oakleaf or Dead Leaf (Kallima inachus) is a nymphalid butterfly found in tropical Asia from India to Japan. With wings closed, it closely resembles a dry leaf with dark veins and is a spectacular example of camouflage.

Habitat:

The Himalayas, from Kashmir to Sikkim at low elevations; Orissa; Eastern Ghats; Pachmarhi, Amarkantak; the lower hills of Assam, Burma, and Tenasserim.