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Common Sailor Kingdom: Animalia<br /> Phylum: Arthropoda<br /> Class: Insecta<br /> Order: Lepidoptera<br /> Family: Nymphalidae<br /> Genus: Neptis<br /> The Common Sailor butterfly is commonly sighted in Sri Lanka, thriving in various habitats including wastelands, home gardens, urban areas, and forest clearings. Unlike many butterflies, the Common Sailor exhibits a calm disposition, enabling observers to approach closely while it basks or perches. This tranquil behavior makes it easily capturable in photographs and ideal for observation.<br /> <br /> Common sailor,Neptis hylas Click/tap to enlarge

Common Sailor

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Neptis
The Common Sailor butterfly is commonly sighted in Sri Lanka, thriving in various habitats including wastelands, home gardens, urban areas, and forest clearings. Unlike many butterflies, the Common Sailor exhibits a calm disposition, enabling observers to approach closely while it basks or perches. This tranquil behavior makes it easily capturable in photographs and ideal for observation.

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The Common sailor

"Neptis hylas", the common sailor, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in the Indian subcontinent and southeast Asia. It has a characteristic stiff gliding flight achieved by short and shallow wingbeats just above the horizontal.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Himali Mahagedara
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Uploaded May 9, 2024. Captured Apr 6, 2024 11:55.
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  • NIKON D7500
  • f/8.0
  • 10/8000s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm