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wildlifeuae | all galleries >> ARTHROPODA (phylum): 595 species >> INSECTA - insects (class): 559 species >> LEPIDOPTERA - Butterflies & Moths (order): 128 species >> Hesperiidae - Skippers (family of butterflies): 5 species > 1. Pyrrhiades anchises jucunda - Giant Skipper
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03-MAY-2009

1. Pyrrhiades anchises jucunda - Giant Skipper

Jebel Hafeet near summit, Al Ain, UAE

Extremely rare in the UAE. Only known from Jebel Hafeet area where 1 previous record

First photograph of this species taken in the UAE.

Larval foodplant: Acridocarpus orientalis of the family Malpighiaceae

Nikon D3
1/500s f/4.0 at 400.0mm iso1400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Guest 24-Feb-2013 05:39
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