Cornelian
Deudorix epijarbas
7.32826, 80.1227
Field Notes
Description:
This butterfly is found in Oriental region such as; south-east Asia from Sri Lanka, India to the Fiji, including the Philippines, and in Australian regions.
Male - It has an orange upper surface with the forewing being outlined with a broad black band and tornus bearing a small black spot. The underside is brown with stripes and the tornus bearing a black spot.
Female - It has a purple upper surface with both wings being outlined with shaded black and tornus bearing a small black spot. The underside is similar as the male but lighter in color.
Habitat:
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Notes:
It is found abundant at times, in lower elevations up to 1000m and becomes rare above it.
The larvae feed on fruits such as, Punica granatum of family Punicaceae.
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