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Hypolimnas bolina philippensis
Hypolimnas bolina philippensis Butler, 1874, occurring in the Philippines excluding Batanes, Bongao, Jolo, Sanga Sanga, Sibutu, Tawi-tawi. These are two individual females. Notice underside of female #1 (pics 1-3) shows a white band on its hindwing. This is not visible on underside of female #2 (pics 4-6).
Backyard garden, spotted on Yellow Alder plant/flowers (Turnera ulmifolia).
Related spottings: Female - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/158... Male - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/161... Male - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/157... Reference: Philippine species - http://pbh-butterflies.yolasite.com/phil... Hypolimnas bolina bolina -http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist%20V2/CI/index.php/start-page/startpage/showbutterfly/102 Hypolimnas bolina jacintha - http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/160-Hyp...
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Thank you sarahaw :)