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Common Sailer

Neptis hylas

Description:

The Common Sailer (Neptis hylas) is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It has a characteristic stiff gliding flight achieved by short and shallow wingbeats just above the horizontal.

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VictoriaRisby
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VictoriaRisby

Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Nov 8, 2015
Submitted on Nov 8, 2015

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