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Amblypodia anita

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Description:

Occurring from sea level up to about 300m, particularly in the dry zone. Males settle on wet patches on the roads, or on carrion to absorb minerals. Larva feeds on Olax scandens plants

Habitat:

roadside scrub land

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PublishedApril 24, 2014

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