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Orsotriaena
The genus has only one species, Orsotriaena medus which is found in Asia and Australia. In India, the butterfly has historically been called the "Nigger",[3] but renamed in Australian faunal works to the socially acceptable name of Smooth-eyed Bush-brown.[4]
Spotted on Aug 8, 2011
Submitted on Nov 8, 2011
5 Comments
Sorry,Mick.. I did not realize it ..Have updated the common name...
Lets call it Smooth-eyed Bush-brown (other name is offensive)
Atul, Carol... Thank you :)
I agree Atul! So delicate and tiny. A lovely butterfly!
fantastic spotting
great picture clarity