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Psyche

Leptosia nina

Description:

The Psyche (Leptosia nina) is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae (the Sulphurs, Yellows and whites) and is found in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The upper forewing has a black spot on a mainly white background. The flight is weak and erratic and the body of the butterfly bobs up and down as it beats its wings. They fly low over the grass and the butterfly rarely leaves the ground level.

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4 Comments

shekainah d. alaban
shekainah d. alaban 11 years ago

Very nice, enchanting!

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 11 years ago

Amazing spotting....

Thanks Maria! :)

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

lovely series!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Oct 1, 2012
Submitted on Oct 1, 2012

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