Sahyadri Chocolate Albatross
Appias lyncida latifasciata Moore, 1881 നീർമാതള ശലഭം Malayalam Name : നീർമാതള ശലഭം Family : Pieridae Sub-family : Pierinae Tribe : Leptociaini Order : Lepidoptera DIST RIBUTION South and Southeast Asia STATUS: Common HABITAT HABITS The chocolate albatross is a forest butterfly and prefers rainy highlands, up to a level of 3,000 feet (910 m). Flying strongly and swiftly close to the ground, the albatross is frequently found in jungle clearings and along stream banks. The males are often found circling around trees and bushes. The chocolate albatross often mudpuddles , sometimes in large numbers. IDENTIFICATION FEATURES The chocolate albatross has a wingspan of 55 to 70 mm. The male is white above with chocolate-brown or black margins, and, b...