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Evening Brown
Melanitis leda
22.2922, 87.9265
Field Notes
Description:
It has two forms.
Wet seasonal form is dull dark brown on upperside with two prominent eyespots surrounded by orange patches. Underside is grey with a series of white eyespots of varying sizes.
Dry seasonal form is rich brown on upper side with dark spots and a narrow yellow band.Eyespots on underside is reduced and obsecure.
Habitat:
Jerky close to groundflight. Active at dusk and comes indoors attracted to light. Partial to tree sap & ripe fruit.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 26, 2011
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