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Discophora sondaica despoliata Stichel, 1902
| Family Name: | Nymphalidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Common Duffer |
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Description
| Description | Male is dark brown with a series of pale blue spots at the apical half of forewing. Female has same shade of brown with a series of white post-discal and sub-marginal spots on forewing. Underside is brown and heavily striated with the distal half of both wings a lighter shade. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The butterfly frequents heavily vegetated areas and is often found in the vicinity of clumps of bamboo, host plant of the caterpillar. It is crepuscular in habit and flies quite late in the evening. |
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| Associated Flora | Host plant of caterpillar: Bambusa sp. |
| Habitats | Forest |
| Distribution | South-east Asia. |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Possibly loss of habitat and host plants. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Of scientific interest as part of a small bamboo-associated fauna. Part of Singapore's indigenous biological heritage and of general educational value of interest to the public and enthusiasts. |
| Conservation Notes | The preservation of its preferred habitats and particularly the species of bamboo that its early stages depend on, should be considered in any conservation measures. |
Status
| Conservation Status | Rare |
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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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