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Courtesan Butterfly

Euripus nyctelius euploeoides

Photo by VivBraznell
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Field Notes

Description:

This is the second butterfly like this that I have spotted, unfortunately both were in the road after being hit by something passing. By the time I returned with my camera to photograph this one the ants were already feasting on it. Such beautiful colours.

Species ID Suggestions

Palmfly

Elymnias
CW Gan
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Courtesan Butterfly

yctelius euploeoides

Reference Link
LarryGraziano
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Comments (2)
CW Gan
This is an Elymnias and not Euripus nyctelius.
VivBraznell
Thanks AGAIN! I see that the Status for this butterfly is Endangered in Singapore. I guess if they keep getting hit by passing vehicles like the two I've spotted they will soon be extinct : ( Such beautiful markings and colours
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PublishedNovember 10, 2011

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