Kallima inachus
Species of butterfly known for resembling a dry leaf when its wings are closed / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kallima inachus, the orange oakleaf, Indian oakleaf or dead leaf, is a nymphalid butterfly found in Tropical Asia from India to Japan. With wings closed, it closely resembles a dry leaf with dark veins and is a commonly cited example of camouflage.
Quick Facts Orange oakleaf, Scientific classification ...
Orange oakleaf | |
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Upperside | |
Underside | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Genus: | Kallima |
Species: | K. inachus |
Binomial name | |
Kallima inachus | |
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