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Pedong Tiger

Parantica pedonga Fujioka, 1970

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Field Notes

Description:

Oval black patch with silvery sprinkles on the hind wing is unmistakable.

Habitat:

Periphery of a large lake, surrounded by silver fir and rhododendron forests. Over 6 months this place remains covered with snow. Very windy. Altitude: 4,000m.

Notes:

Success! This butterfly was spotted by our son Riinchen Dorji and I struggling in the edge of the lake. We managed to bring it to a rock . Took some photos, warmed it inside the jacket, and released it. We saw it flying happily in the next day morning sun!

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Comments (4)
DrNamgyalTSherpa
Thanks maplemoth662, Leana, Greg, Daniele and The MnMs for making favourite.
DrNamgyalTSherpa
Thanks The MnMs. This is indeed a rare butterfly they say, and quite difficult to photograph too. We're lucky, a rare chance, it came to us!
The MnMs
Well done! Beautiful little story 😊

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PublishedJuly 1, 2018

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