This is the first record of the species throughout 2013-14. Incidently, the months of February-March seem to be exceptionally abundant with the genus Pathysa and Chilasa (or could it be the weather factor now that there is an unprecedented change in patterns?)
A lone specimen was encountered puddling by the water's edge in the early afternoon, corresponding much to other Blue Mime's pattern of puddling...It is an unmistakable insect as it has a rather spotted body much like an Euploea, a prominent tail-end yellow spot on its rather uniform brown wings, upper and undersides. There is a few pale streaks along the veins of its hindwings visible on both sides, suggesting mimics of certain Crow butterflies.
Habitat indicator
RSP
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WV
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PG
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VF
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FTR
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SC
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LWDF
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LWPF
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LMEF
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UMN
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MN
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x
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurences, H marks an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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Nov
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Dec
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Jan
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Feb
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Mac
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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2015
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Nov
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Dec
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Jan
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Feb
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Mac
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Apr
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May
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June
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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01 March 2014 @ 14:00
14:06 Disturbed it to get a view of its uppersides...
14:09
14:14
14:17
14:18
14:21
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