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Geitoneura acantha
The adult butterflies have a wing span of about 4 cms. The upper surfaces of the wings are orange with dark brown markings, and an eyespot on each wing. The undersides are yellow with brown markings, and one eyespot on each forewing, and two on each hindwing.
Generally in open country and grasslands.
The butterflies fly close to the ground and settle frequently, using their camouflaged underside to avoid detection.
Spotted on Dec 23, 2012
Submitted on Jan 7, 2013
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