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Commander - Moduza procris This Butterfly was resting on a camera tripod, probably sipping sweat off the sponge on the tripod. Butterfly,Commander,Malaysia,Moduza procris,Sabah,Tawau Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Commander - Moduza procris

This Butterfly was resting on a camera tripod, probably sipping sweat off the sponge on the tripod.

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"Moduza procris", the commander, sometimes included in the genus "Limenitis", is a medium-sized, strikingly coloured brush-footed butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is notable for the mode of concealment employed by its caterpillar and the cryptic camouflage of its pupa.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Feb 6, 2018. Captured Jan 24, 2018 10:45.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm