Description

• Common Name : French Duke
• Scientific Name : Euthalia franciae (Gray)
• Family : NYMPHALIDAE
• Wingspan : 75-90mm
• Colour : Could be mistaken for one of the sergeants but it is greenish on UP with broad discal band on both wings. UN shining, pale greeninsh blue.
• Habit : Prefers heavy forest regions between 1370 to 1950m. Seen on the wing from March to September.
• Larval Host Plants : Data deficient.
• Location : Himalayan West Bengal

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