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common mime
Chilasa clytia
22.2926, 87.9308
Field Notes
Description:
It has two forms. Form clytia mimics Common Crow. It has rich dark brown on under side with cream markings. Form dissimilis mimics blue tiger. It has creamy white broad stripes on black base colour. Both forms have prominent yellow series of marginal spots on under side.
Habitat:
Its flight is not strong or fast, more like sailing with fluttering. They can be seen before or after the rains.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 4, 2011
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