May 2008. Bukit Timah, Singapore
Genus : Tanaecia Butler, 1839
Species : pelea Fabricius, 1787
Subspecies : pelea Fabricius, 1787
Wingspan of Adult Butterfly : 70mm
Physical Description of Adult Butterfly : The upperside of the Malay Viscount is a pale greyish ochreous brown, with sub-marginal V-shaped markings on white background. The V-shaped markings are conjoined. The underside is paler, with a faint tinge of violet in a sidelight. In the male, the underside of the hindwing has two rows of small black submarginal separated V-shaped markings whilst these are less distinct, and joined in the female.
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Source/Reference: http://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2008/01/life-history-of-malay-viscount.html
May 2008. Bukit Timah, Singapore
That photos was taken in Bukit Timah, Singapore on May 2008.
Photo Gallery: Malay Viscount
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