LIME BUTTERFLY

NAME: LIME BUTTERFLY

Description: Black and white, marked with a pale yellow and red and blue spot at the hindwing on white spots. The body is also black and white striped, having mirrored 'S' type antennae from the corner of its eyes. the tip end of the abdomen is darker than rest portion of the abdomen. commonly seemed to flies among low bushes in a wavy manner and also seemed to lick minerals from wet patches of soil.

Distribution: Widespread Resident in India.

Habitat: Commonly seen across all habitats during summer, rain and autumn season.

Size: 80-100mm

IUCN Status: Vulnerable