The Golden Emperor is a species of butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in India , Nepal, northern Myanmar and Vietnam.
The wingspan is 70–82 mm. Adults are rich golden brown with a golden yellow medial and post-discal band. There are three generations per year, with adults on wing in March, June and from August to October.
Adults are very fond of over-ripe fruits like apricot, peach and mango. Both sexes are attracted to ''Buddleia'' blossoms.
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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Jul 2, 2016. Captured Mar 28, 2013 10:38 in Upper Circular Rd, Nagaland 797002, India.
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