Rounded Pierrot(Tarucus extricatus)


 The wingspan of the rounded pierrot is nearly 23-28mm. It is not a rare pierrot and can be easily spotted. 

It is usually found in Nepal, Sri-Lanka, and India.

It flies low over grasses and shrubs. In the Himalayas, it is found even up to 2,130m. It is active almost throughout the year. 

The lower side of the wings is white with black spots, strips, and borders. The upper side is violet-blue with a narrow black border. They have a short tail on each hind wing.

They are not as alert and aware of human presence as larger butterflies and go about their business without paying much attention to humans.

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