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Zesius chrysomallus

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Description:

Common butterfly found all over the island from lowlands to mid hills up to about 2500ft. Larvae of Red spot has symbiotic relationship with large red ants. Red ants feed on liquid exuded by the larvae and in turn are attended by them. The larva feeds on Cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale), Guava (Psidium guajava) Terminalia spp. Indian laburnum (Cassia fistula) and Loranthus spp.

Habitat:

shrubs near the lagoon

Notes:

Male

Reference Links:

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