Description

• Common Name : Cornelian
• Scientific Name : Deudorix epijarbas (Moore)
• Family : LYCAENIDAE
• Wingspan : 34-38mm
• Colour : The males are orange red above, with black bordering on the forewings, whilst the female is dark brown and unmarked.
• Habit : The Cornelian frequents similar locations like its close cousins, the Rapalas. Indeed, it flies with the strong rapid flight like the Rapala species. Photographed at Hatibari, West Midnapore.
• Larval Host Plants : Aesculus indicus, fruit of the pomegranate.
• Location : Throughout West Bengal

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