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Peacock Pansy

Junonia almana

Photo by DHYANA
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Description:

The Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in Kerala. It exists in two distinct adult forms, which differ chiefly in the patterns on the underside of the wings; the dry-season form has few markings, while the wet-season form has additional eyespots and lines.

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Butterflies of Kerala
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PublishedNovember 1, 2013

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