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Blue Pansy
Junonia orithya minagara
-8.74974, 121.846
Field Notes
Description:
Male (pictured) about 2.5cm (1") black, white and orange forewing. Dorsal surface of the hind wing is a striking royal blue with two orange and black eye-spots on each. The leading edge of the fore wing is white as are antenna.
Habitat:
Found in gardens near Kelimutu National Park on Flores Island below the volcanos. Flying low over the ground and setting occasionally.
Notes:
This one is a sub species called minagara found in Java, through the Indonesian archipelago. From a large sub family of Nymphalinae called True Brushfoots.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 8, 2016
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