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Common Nawab

Charaxes athamas

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The common nawab butterfly is a strong, fast flier fond of overripe fruit.Usually found skimming at treetop level, this guy usually settles down on the edge of the leaf cover to sun itself, seldom venturing down the forest floor.

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PublishedNovember 3, 2013

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