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Common Leopard

Phalanta phalantha

Description:

The Common Leopard is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of 50–55 mm with a tawny colour and marked with black spots. The underside of the butterfly is more glossy than the upper and both the male and female are similar looking. A more prominent purple gloss on the underside is found in the dry season form of this butterfly.

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Yakkala, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Jan 25, 2013
Submitted on Feb 18, 2013

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