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Chilades pandava  Chilades pandava,Geotagged,Israel,Plains Cupid,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

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  1. 3 years ago it was a "new arrival", now it's one of the most common butterflies in Israel. invasive, originates in the Americas. Posted 2 days ago

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The Plains Cupid (Chilades pandava) is a species of Lycaenid butterfly found in countries such as India and Singapore. They are among the few butterflies that breed on plants of the cycad family.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Sep 3, 2025. Captured Aug 17, 2025 17:51 in Ge'ula St 23, Kefar Sava, Israel.
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/5.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO200
  • 60mm