Tawny Coster Sc Name- Acraea terpsicore It is a small leathery - TopicsExpress



          

Tawny Coster Sc Name- Acraea terpsicore It is a small leathery winged butterfly which is common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators. The butterfly is found in India and Sri Lanka. It is common all the year round and is equally at home in forest clearings and open country. Though mainly seen at low elevations it has been recorded at heights of up to 7,000 feet (2,100 m) in south India and sometimes in the North. The butterfly exudes an oily and smelly yellow liquid when handled and is unpalatable to birds and most insects. They are well protected and have a slow and weak flight, frequently visiting flowers and are easily netted. There are no mimics in India. RAICHAK,SOUTH 24 PARGANA(S),WEST BENGAL,INDIA 21.04.14
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:34:59 +0000

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