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Hestina nama

Photo by LuvjoyChoker
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Description:

This Butterfly shows batesian mimicry by mimicking the Chesnut Tiger (Parantica sita) an unpalatable species.

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Hestina nama

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Maria dB
very nice - looking forward to your future spottings!

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PublishedAugust 16, 2012

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