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Chocolate Pansy

Junonia iphita

Description:

The Chocolate Pansy or Chocolate Soldier (Junonia iphita) is a butterfly found in Asia. It is about 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in) in wingspan and the female can be told apart from the male by white markings on the oblique line on the underside of the hind wing. The wavy lines on the underside of the wings vary from wet to dry season forms. Individuals maintain a territory and are usually found close to the ground level and often bask in the sun.

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Neena Lenin
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Neena Lenin

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Spotted on Nov 21, 2013
Submitted on Nov 21, 2013

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