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Smallest Swift

Panara bada

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Description:

An uncommon butterfly found in all climatic zones of the island throughout the year. Its larva feeds on paddy and various other grasses of the family Poeceae.

Habitat:

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Reference Links:

Biodiversity of Sri Lanka: Smallest Swift (Panara bada bada)

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2013

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