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Hypolimnas misippus
The Danaid Eggfly, Mimic, or Diadem (Hypolimnas misippus) is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly. It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry. Males are blackish with distinctive white spots that are fringed in blue. Females are in multiple forms that include male like forms while others appear like the toxic Danaus chrysippus and Danaus plexippus butterfles. They are found across Africa, Asia, and Australia. Please see link for further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypolimnas_...
Perching on a newly cut Almendro tree. Maybe eating the sap which is sweet
Spotted on Oct 20, 2011
Submitted on Oct 23, 2011
3 Comments
Many thanks, Daniele. Will update it.
Yes, I think you're right Coleen.
Is this Diadem (Hypolimnas misippus) too? Just making sure, correct me if am wrong. Thanks.