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The Plum Judy is a small but striking butterfly found in Asia belonging to the Punches and Judies family. This active butterfly is usually seen at the tops of trees and amidst foliage.

It has a habit of landing and turning around almost immediately after alighting. It repeats this turning movements as it moves along branches. This is believed to help in evading predators by causing confusion about head orientation.

This distinctive mode of movement gives the impression of.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Shubham Rathore
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By Shubham Rathore

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Uploaded Aug 3, 2014. Captured Jul 20, 2014 07:41 in Chinchani - Vangaon Naka Rd, Vangaon, Maharashtra 401103, India.
  • Canon EOS 1100D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO800
  • 55mm