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Commander
Moduza procris
19.4499, 72.931
Field Notes
Description:
Many of the Indian butterflies have been named and taxonomicaly classified during the British rule. Hence there is a huge lot of butterflies having names from the different army positions,royal designations which are both Indian as well as British.So we have butterflies like Commanders, Constables, Dukes, Counts to Nawabs & Rajas ! This jewel has probably got its name as it is quite decorated like a army commander !
With a wing span of 60-75mm, this jewel is well
Habitat:
Distributed through the peninsular, South,North & the North Eastern parts of India and is also seen in urban areas.
Notes:
Ref - The Book Of Indian Butterflies by Mr.Issac Kehimkar
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