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Stiboges nymphidia (Guerin, 1843)

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Description:

A very very rare butterfly.. Very lucky to have photograph of this butterfly. Will go again tomorrow to get a good shot.

Notes:

The Columbine (Stiboges nymphidia) is a small but striking butterfly found in India that belongs to the "punches and judies" group of metalmark butterflies (family Riodinidae).

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Stiboges nymphidia

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PublishedJune 23, 2013

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