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Pallas Sailer

Neptis sappho, Pallas 1771

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Description:

The Pallas' Sailer (Neptis sappho) is a nymphalid butterfly found in Eastern Europe, Russia, India and other parts of temperate Asia and Japan.
The wingspan is 40-46 mm.
The larvae feed on Lathyrus vernus, Lathyrus niger and Robina pseudoacacia.

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Neptis sappho

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