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Rice Swift

Borbo cinnara

Photo by Neena Lenin
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Description:

Borbo cinnara, commonly known as the Rice Swift or Formosan Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Vietnam and Australia.

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PublishedNovember 21, 2013

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