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Red Pierrot

Talicada nyseus

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Description:

The Red Pierrot is a small but striking butterfly found in South Asia and South-East Asia belonging to the Lycaenids or Blues family.

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Mona Pirih
Beautiful butterfly.... Also beautiful photo.

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PublishedApril 23, 2013

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