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Danaid Eggfly, Mimic, or Diadem
Hypolimnas misippus
10.65, 122.233
Field Notes
Description:
The Danaid Eggfly, Mimic, or Diadem (Hypolimnas misippus) is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly. It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry. Males are blackish with distinctive white spots that are fringed in blue. Females are in multiple forms that include male like forms while others appear like the toxic Danaus chrysippus and Danaus plexippus butterfles. They are found across Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Please see link for further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypolimnas_misippus
Notes:
Perching on a newly cut Almendro tree. Maybe eating the sap which is sweet
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