Malayan Five Ring

Malayan Five Ring (Ypthima horsdieldii)

Image Copyright Paul Dunn

Last Observed: January 2016, Koh Chang
Observed By: Paul Dunn

This butterfly, named for the five circles on each wing is a native of peninsular Malaysia and Thailand.

Presumably the eye-like spots are used to confuse predators.

Malayan Five Ring at Butterfly Circle

 

 

 

 

 

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