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Dark Evening Brown female

Melanitis phedima

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Description:

The Dark Evening Brown is a species of butterfly found flying at dusk. The flight of this species is erratic. Prefers shade. and is excellently camouflaged to blend in with dead foliage on the ground.

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PublishedMarch 16, 2013

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