- Kallima philarchus
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Ceylon Blue Oakleaf Butterfly Kallima philarchus Female, upperside. Ceylon, Robert Templeton collection. Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae Genus: Kallima Species: K. philarchus Binomial name Kallima philarchus
(Westwood, 1848)The Ceylon Blue Oakleaf Kallima philarchus is a nymphalid butterfly found in Sri Lanka. With wings closed, it closely resembles a dry leaf with dark veins and is a spectacular example of camouflage.
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