Campylotes histrionicus, India

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Christine Young

Lion

Very beautiful photo, Paulien! Thanks for sharing! But, it is not a monarch. Try comparing it to Campylotes sp., perhaps Campylotes histrionicus. Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I think that's a perfect match, thanks so much for checking!
  
  @Paulien: wonderful species. Note that I updated your title to show the correct species name. Posted 5 years ago

The Campylotes histrionicus

''Campylotes histrionicus'' is a day-flying moth of the family Zygaenidae first described by John O. Westwood in 1839. It is found in Asia, including northern India, Vietnam and Nepal. In India, it is found throughout the Himalayas. It is black with red and orange streaks and white spots resembling the pattern of ''Danaus genutia''.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant