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Euthalia nais FORSTER, 1771

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Adult behaviour
Males commonly settle on the ground to imbibe mineralised moisture from the soil, or from fallen branches, dead leaves and other decomposing vegetation. When feeding they hold their wings either outspread, half open, or erect, depending on ambient temperatures.

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Butterflies of the Indian subcontinent - Euthalia nais

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