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Great Eggfly

Hypolimns bolina

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Field Notes

Description:

Great Eggfly flies all over the island particularly in forested areas. However it is common during the north east monsoon period. It takes part in migrations. Larva feeds on Nelu (Strobilanthes spp.), Elatostema acuminatum and Wal-kahabiliya (Laportea interrupta) plants.

Notes:

female in first and third photos, male in second.

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PublishedFebruary 16, 2013

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