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Tawny Coster

Acraea terpsicore

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Description:

Is a small leathery winged butterfly which is common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators.

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Arun
sooooo nice ..

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PublishedFebruary 6, 2012

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