Top Tier Camouflage, Pt. 3 - _TNY_6039
The orange oakleaf (Kallima inachus), also known as the Indian oakleaf or sometimes the dead leaf, is a butterfly which has a rather splendid way of camouflaging itself.
I don't think I need to tell you how - it is pretty obvious how greatly it imitates a dry leaf.
On September 12th 2023 at the Haga Ocean butterfly house in Solna, Sweden, it was the first one I've seen one and I was elated with my discovery.
And since the dorsal side is gorgeous in deep blue and orange - that's what I hope to be able to catch the next time I see one!
Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53182746751/
Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53588504627/
Top Tier Camouflage, Pt. 3 - _TNY_6039
The orange oakleaf (Kallima inachus), also known as the Indian oakleaf or sometimes the dead leaf, is a butterfly which has a rather splendid way of camouflaging itself.
I don't think I need to tell you how - it is pretty obvious how greatly it imitates a dry leaf.
On September 12th 2023 at the Haga Ocean butterfly house in Solna, Sweden, it was the first one I've seen one and I was elated with my discovery.
And since the dorsal side is gorgeous in deep blue and orange - that's what I hope to be able to catch the next time I see one!
Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53182746751/
Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53588504627/