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Common Jay

Graphium doson

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

black, with pale blue semi-transparent central wing bands that are formed by large spots.

Habitat:

road through forest

Notes:

One of the more spectacular butterflies that were puddling along the road in Baluran National park.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Jay

Graphium doson

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RobThacker
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Comments (2)
Dan Doucette
Thanks for the ID Rob. Thanks Daniele, it was a party for sure but not sure if I was invited!

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PublishedApril 29, 2014

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