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Cethosia luzonica boholica
is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. The wingspan is about 80 mm. Adults are bright orange-red above with broad black borders, warning predators of their toxicity. The underside is orange-red with white fasciae and is spotted with black. The wings are scalloped.
It is found in from Burma to Indonesia and the Philippines.
Spotted on Oct 10, 2012
Submitted on Dec 27, 2012
6 Comments
Many thanks Agnes! Iwill correct the ID :-)
Hello! Marta. I am reviewing the Philippine Cethosia posts in PN and Phil Lep fb group and noticed this spotting's ID. I believe this is Cethosia luzonica boholica. The listed Philippine distribution in the wild of C. hypsea is only in Palawan, Calamian, Dumaran, and Balabac. Regards!! :)
Thanks, Kathleen :-)
Lovely series, Marta!
Thanks, Yuko!
Very beautiful butterfly!