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Phalanta phalantha phalantha (Drury, 1773)
| Family Name: | Nymphalidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Leopard |
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Description
| Description | The butterfly is a rich orange brown above and ornamented with black spots and streaks. The underside is a lighter orange with a purplish sheen in side light. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Host Plant: Salix babylonica & Flacourtia inermis. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
Status
| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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