The Blue Oak Leaf
Butterflies in Sri Lanka

     
 

Uncommon. Found in lowlands to higher hills, wherever there is heavy forest. Takes part in migrations. Flight tast and erratic. When settled the butterfly turns head down so that it resembles a withered leaf hanging from a twig. Sexes similar, but the apex of the female's forewing is more rounded.

 

Family :

Nymphalidae

Scientific Name :

Kallima philarchus
 

 

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