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Swallow-tail Moth

Ourapteryx sp

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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27.33, 88.62

Field Notes

Description:

Yellow fan -shaped moth. Tiny tails have a black dot and a touch of red. Golden brown stripes on wings.

Habitat:

Floor of the porch, resort at village Borong, Sikkim. Unspoilt natural surroundings, gardens too. Hilly area.

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Ourapteryx

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PublishedOctober 30, 2015

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