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Aphrissa neleis
Photo take near home in a jungle path this butterfly are abundant only this time of the year. About 7 cm wingspan. Upper surface of male wings two-toned; inner half lemon yellow, outer half paler yellow. Basal yellow scales occupying the entire discal cell. Female lemon yellow with narrow black borders at apex, black cell spot. Small black spots at vein ends on the ventral hindwing. Both sexes have a subtle, diffused pinkish spot at the immediate base of the ventral hindwing.
Tropical scrub, gardens, fields, forest edges, unknown range.
Spotted on Jun 16, 2012
Submitted on Jun 16, 2012
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