Tawny Coster mating

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Genre: Animals

Medium: Color

Date Taken: 2012-12

Categories: Insects

Photo Version: Original Version

Date Submitted: 2013-02-10 10:19

Viewed: 1754

Points: 10

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The Tawny Coster is known to be common in India and Sri Lanka, where it can be found both in forest clearings and open country. Though mainly seen at low elevations, it has been recorded at heights of up to 7,000 ft in South India and sometimes in the north.
The Tawny Coster belongs to the family Nymphalidae ; Subfamily Heliconiinae. The butterflies of this subfamily are characterised by a perfectly flat hindwing and by having the cells of both wings closed by tubular veins. Their behaviour is sluggish, and, like the Danainae, they have a leathery body and are tenacious of life. They frequently exhibit Mullerian mimicry and serve as models for Batesian mimics from other families. The subfamily is strongly represented in the Ethiopian region, less so in the Neotropical Region, and is weakly represented in the Oriental and Australiasian Regions.

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lousat (65489)
[2013-02-10 13:37]

Hi Arpita,a great gift to the butterflies fans like me,a magnificent specie and a top quality capture of details despite the difficult position,beautiful colors in the best exposure too.Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

kinglove (11338)
[2013-02-10 23:34]