Danaid Eggfly - Male (Hypolimnas missipus)

This photograph was taken at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.

 

The Danaid Eggfly, Mimic, or Diadem (Hypolimnas misippus) is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly.

 

It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry.

 

Males are blackish with distinctive white spots that are fringed in blue.

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