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Scarlet Tip

Colotis danae

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Crimson Tip or Scarlet Tip (Colotis danae) is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in Asia and Africa.

Notes:

Once again, the central grey part around the body is a slightly different shape, but I think this is a Scarlet Tip.

Reference Links:

Butterflies of Africa - Colotis danae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
pamsai
Yes Karen, there were many different little butterflies, all looking similar.
KarenSaxton
I found one similar in Namibia http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/360296092 I love how the dark shape in the middle looked like a dragonfly attacking the butterfly. I also love how we can see evolutionary differences between them
pamsai
Yes Hema, and I've only just scratched the surface. Many more to post yet, and i only saw a small percentage of what was recorded.
HemaShah
It is nice to see such an abundance of butterflies. Indicates a good eco system.

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East African Biodiversity
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PublishedJuly 31, 2014

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