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The Jungle Glory – Thaumantis diores Doubleday
Colour: Dark brown with shining blue patch on all wings

A somewhat rare butterfly of 95-115 mm. Upper surface of wings dark brown with a prominent large shining metallic blue patch in the middle area of each wing. This butterfly was seen to inhabit moist and shady areas of forest. Recorded from Nongpoh during October.

The Jungle Glory

 

 
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