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Striped Pierrot

Tarucus nara

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Field Notes

Description:

The Striped Pierrot (Tarucus nara) is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.

Habitat:

Seen at a small forest near a farm.

Notes:

Better quality pic at : https://www.flickr.com/photos/satyenmehta/14416412589/

Reference Links:

Tarucus nara, http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/#!/sp/937/Tarucus-nara

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