Sunday, June 03, 2012

Psyche

Psyche - Leptosia nina Fabricius

Psyche Butterfly
Psyche Butterfly


Wingspan: 35-50mm

Psyche is a bright white butterfly with a big black spot on its fore wings. It has slow flight and mainly spends time in shaded places.

Larval Host Plants

Capparaceae - Capparis rheedii, Capparis spinosa, Capparis zeylanica, Cleome viscosa and Crateva adansonii
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