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Hestina assimilis assimilis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A medium to large butterfly with red spots along the lower part of the hind wing. Reminds me of a Tiger or Mime species.

An invasive species in Japan.

Habitat:

seen along a wild walkway through a park in a residential area on the outskirts of Tokyo.

Reference Links:

Hestina assimilis - Wikipedia, Hestina assimilis assimilis / Invasive Species of Japan

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Comments (1)
pamsai
Like the English name of this butterfly ! Unfortunately it's an invasive species in Japan.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Biodiversity of Central Japan
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 10, 2016

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