Angled Castor

Description:

Ariadne merione, also known as the Common Castor, is an orange butterfly with brown lines whose larvae feed almost exclusively on Castor Ricinus communis. It is similar in appearance to Ariadne ariadne, the Angled Castor. This species is found in south-eastern Asia. Their wingspan ranges between 30–35mm. Like others in the Nymphalidae family, their front two legs are small and unused, effectively making them four-legged. These smaller appendages are covered with long hairs, giving them the characteristic brush look. Source: Wikipedia

Habitat:

spotted in my garden in Tamil Nadu, India

Notes:

Ariadne ariadne bears much resemblance to Ariadne merione, the Common Castor, but in the Angled Castor, the transverse chestnut bands are narrower and less diffuse. Source: Wikipedia