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The Clipper

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Description:

The Clipper (Parthenos sylvia) is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South and South-East Asia, mostly in forested areas. The Clipper is a fast flying butterfly and has a habit of flying with its wings flapping stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal. It may glide between spurts of flapping.

Habitat:

This butterfly seldom flew to the lowlands and always stays near the host plant. Tropical forest.

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PublishedJuly 29, 2014

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