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Common castor
Ariadne merione
18.7555, 73.4189
Field Notes
Description:
Generally 45-60mm wing span, this individual measured at 57mm.
Family: Nymphadlidae
One of the most common butterflies seen in India due to its host plant, Castor, being a common plant all over India.
Basks with wings spread but rests with wings closed.
First picture shows the upper pattern and the second shows the underneath.
Habitat:
Majority of habitat types.
This individual found near long grass.
Notes:
Was caught in our butterfly trap and pictures were taken in a butterfly-safe bag while individual was processed. Butterfly was released unharmed afterwards.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 9, 2015
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