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Chocolate Albatross Butterfly

Appias lyncida

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Field Notes

Description:

Small, white butterfly with a black strip bordering the front and sides of its wings.

Habitat:

Found in a garden at Dee Jai Hostel in the center of old Chiang Mai. Very warm climate, many flowers and a pond nearby.

Reference Links:

Appias lyncida

Species ID Suggestions

Chocolate Albatross

Appias lyncida

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (1)
Curator of Good
Thanks Nuwan - I think you're right on the Albatross, but I'm not so sure on the Sailor

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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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