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Common Five Ring

Ypthima baldus newboldi

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Description:

This is apparently the rarest of the three ringed butterflies, according to my field guide. Apologies for the blurry pictures: blame my iTouch's camera. It has these rings to make it look bigger and therefore more intimidating to predators.

Habitat:

Forest

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kfox
Nice work! Your picture is featured!

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PublishedMarch 7, 2013

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