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Common Sailor

Neptis hylas (Linnaeus, 1758)

Description:

Neptis hylas, sometimes known as the Common Sailer, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a characteristic stiff gliding flight achieved by short and shallow wingbeats just above the horizontal.

Notes:

Neptis hylas, Nymphalidae

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Thimphu, Bhutan

Spotted on Aug 8, 2012
Submitted on Oct 12, 2012

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