Red Pierrot

Talicada nyseus

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Talicada nyseus, the red Pierrot, is a small but striking butterfly found in the Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia belonging to the lycaenids, or blues family. The red Pierrots, often found perching on the Kalanchoe plant, are usually noticed due to their striking patterns and colors.

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  1. (c) Hafiz Issadeen, some rights reserved (CC BY), http://www.flickr.com/photos/25902645@N08/3544720941
  2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talicada_nyseus

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