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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. The Red Pierrots, often found perching on the Kalanchoe plant, are usually noticed due to their striking patterns and colors.

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Red Pierrot
Talicada nyseus Talicada nyseus


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4 Comments

SardarBasha
SardarBasha 10 years ago

Awesome Neena.

AnilKumar
AnilKumar 11 years ago

nice click

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 11 years ago

Preciosa!!

ceherzog
ceherzog 11 years ago

Amazingly different dorsal to ventral!

Neena Lenin
Spotted by
Neena Lenin

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Spotted on May 5, 2012
Submitted on May 15, 2012

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