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Clipper

Parthenos Sylvia Lilacinus

Photo by JullaKroner
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Field Notes

Habitat:

The Clipper usually lives in South and South-East Asia, mostly in forested areas. The Clipper is a fast flying butterfly and has a habit of flying with its wings flapping stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal.

Notes:

I've seen this Clipper in the zoo.

Species ID Suggestions

Clipper

Parthenos sylvia lilacinus

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PublishedApril 14, 2012

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