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Chocolate albatross

Appias lyncida

Description:

Chocolate Albatross, Appias lyncida is a butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in South and South East Asia. Wingspan is about 2.25 to 2.5 inches. The female lacks that vivid yellow colorations. Sometimes it emits a mild chocolate smelling scent when you hold it and that may where its name came from.

Habitat:

It is found in India, China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Indochina, Taiwan, Hainan and possibly South China. In India, the butterfly ranges across South India, peninsular India, Nicobar islands, Sikkim to Assam, and onto Myanmar. In South India, the Chocolate Albatross is to be found along the foot of the Western Ghats. It is found throughout the year in the Nilgiris where it is locally common. In the northern parts of peninsular India it extends into Orissa and North up to Lucknow.

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1 Comment

CalebSteindel
CalebSteindel 9 years ago

beautiful photo!

Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines

Spotted on Nov 22, 2014
Submitted on Jan 28, 2015

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