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Blue Oakleaf

Kallima horsfieldi

Photo by VictoriaRisby
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Description:

Family: Nymphalidae
Wingspan from 85-110mm, this individual was measured at 90mm.
This butterfly looks like a dry leaf on the underside, and is easily camouflaged on the ground or on the tree trunk. Fond of overripe fruit, and is a rather wary butterfly that is difficult to approach.

Habitat:

This specimen was found in a forest area near to water.

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PublishedNovember 17, 2015

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