Dear Dr Thadani,
This is a day flying moth! Family: Pterothysanidae. Species:
Pterothysanus laticilia.
They are quite common in the lowland forests of Nameri and Pakke.
Rgds
Sanjay Sondhi
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Member, Kalpavriksh
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On 26-Jun-11, at 3:41 PM, Dr Amit Thadhani wrote:
photographed at nameri, assam
size, about as large as a common mormon.
this beautiful butterfly was mudpuddling on the bank of the river.
despite an extensive search i have not been able to find the ID.
please help!!
regards
Dr Amit Thadhani
MS, FMAS
General & Minimal Access Surgeon
Fellow & Founder Member, AMASI
Director, Niramaya Hospitals, Mumbai
Director, Niramaya Holistic Health Services P Ltd, Mumbai
Trustee, Mohini Charitable Trust
Spl Interest:
Laparoscopic surgery
SILS
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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