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Varied Eggfly (Male)

Hypolimnas bolina

Photo by ScottHarte
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Description:

Males perch on trees adjacent to open areas preferably near larval food plants being most active on sunny clear days.

Habitat:

Tropical coastal and sub coastal areas. Prefers damp shady areas and moist banks of creeks, also suburban gardens

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