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Neptis hylas

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Description:

common sailor butterflies (Neptis hylas) mating on cassava leaves..
A Nymphalid. There are a number of Neptis species. This is a very common butterfly in Tropics

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Neptis hylas

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PublishedJune 3, 2011

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