The Glassy Tiger
Butterflies in Sri Lanka

     
 

Common. Found at all elevations in the southern half of the island; rare in the north. Takes part in migrations. Sometimes seen resting in small numbers in the shade of the forest during the heat of the day. Flight slow and lazy. Sexes similar. Female mimicked by the Dark Wanderer. Both sexes mimicked by the Common Mime.

 

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Scientific Name :

Danaus aglea
 

 

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