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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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

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