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Danaid Eggfly  Butterfly,Danaid Eggfly,Hypolimnas misippus,India,Indian Butterfly,Nymphalidae Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. This is a female Hypolimnas misippus. Females are in multiple forms that include male like forms while others appear like the toxic ''Danaus chrysippus'' and ''Danaus plexippus'' butterflies.
    http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/sp/581/Hypolimnas-misippus
    Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago

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"Hypolimnas misippus", the Danaid eggfly, is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly. It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry. They are found across Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Jan 11, 2016. Captured Jan 10, 2016 12:37.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO1600
  • 200mm