Rank Genus | Scientific name Kallima Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Butterfly, Kallima inachus, Insect, Butterflies and moths, Nymphalidae | ||
Kallima, known as the oakleaf or oak leaf butterflies, is a genus of butterflies of the subfamily Nymphalinae in the family Nymphalidae. They are found in east, south and southeast Asia. Their common name is a reference to the rear surface of their wings, which is various shades of brown. When the wings are held closed, this results in a remarkable similarity to a dead leaf, further emphasized by their wing shape.
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Butterfly kallima inachis perfect camouflage as a piece of dead leave
Taxonomy
This genus has traditionally also included a number of African species, but they are now usually placed in Kallimoides, Junonia (alternatively in Kamilla) and Mallika. The following species are currently members of the genus Kallima:
References
Kallima Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA