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Danaid Eggfly

Hypolimnas misippus

Photo by UrifahRidlo
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Field Notes

Description:

the cocoon of this butterfly was found at the wall of empty house.

Species ID Suggestions

Danaid Eggfly

Hypolimnas misippus

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DanielePralong
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Diadem Butterfly

Hypolimnas misippus

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SanjaySaklani
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Comments (7)
SanjaySaklani
The Danaid Eggfly (Hypolimnas misippus) is a strikingly beautiful butterfly commonly found in South India and Sri Lanka. The species is well known for mimicry and Polymorphism. The upperside of the wing of male is dark brownish black with fore wing having a pair of oblique white spot. The hind wings also carry a large white spot. The female is polymorphic and mimics the Plain Tiger in appearance
kadavoor
I think Hypolimnas bolina. But the Hypolimnas misippus male also look much similar.
UrifahRidlo
@ riversnoahep thank you @ rivernoahdh a friend told me that it is "Hypolimnas misippus"
riversnoahdh
Thats amazing. What kind of butterfly is that?? Or do u not know?? Thats amazing. Riversnoahdh
riversnoahep
this is so cool, it looks like it's glowing!!!!!!!

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