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Chersonesia risa

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Field Notes

Description:

It is relatively small Nymphalid butterfly of Asia. It is usually found mud puddling in wet patches around streams. When disturbed, it hides itself on the underside of a leaf.

Habitat:

Wet regions of South East Asia.

Notes:

The first picture shows it excreting excess water taken in in the process of mud puddling.

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Chersonesia risa

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