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Hestina persimilis japonica

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Hestina persimilis

Hestina persimilis

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KeithRoragen
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pamsai
hmm Keith, I don't think this is a common sailor. Common sailor is Neptis hylas and quite different, though still B&W.
SachindraUmesh
umm.. this looks somewhat like a Japanese emperor (Sasakia charonda) female? rather than a sailer..

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