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Purple Duke

Eulaceura osteria kumana

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

'An interesting characterisitic of this butterfly is that when disturbed or alarmed, it flies rapidly and zips to the underside of a nearby leaf where it settles with its wings closed. The species is the only representative of its genus in Malaysia and Singapore.'

Habitat:

rainforest

Notes:

I spotted this in Bukit Timah nature reserve.

Species ID Suggestions

Purple Duke

Eulaceura osteria kumana

Reference Link
DanielePralong
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Comments (5)
DanielePralong
Also, here's a mission for all your Singapore butterflies: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/19121095
DanielePralong
I certainly didn't find a better match on the Singapore list :-)
Dan Doucette
That's really cool Daniele! The ID looks right to me, though my specimen isn't nearly as colourful as some in the link you provided. Doesn't do justice to the common name.
DanielePralong
Hi Dan! If my ID is correct, this would be the first for this species on Project Noah. Please verify! While apparenty seasonally common in Singapore, this species is the only representative of its genus in Malaysia and Singapore.

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PublishedAugust 30, 2014

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