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Common Evening Brown

Melanitis leda

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Field Notes

Description:

Melanitis leda, the Common Evening Brown, is a common species of butterfly found flying at dusk. The flight of this species is erratic. They are found in Africa, South Asia and South-east Asia extending to parts of Australia.

Notes:

Drawn to night light

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Melanitis leda

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