Rapala dieneces dieneces

This species is one of several Rapala species found here in Singapore.  The males are red above with broad black borders almost like a small specimen of the Cornelian (Deudorix epijarbas cinnabarus).  The females are brown above.  The species possess a white-tipped tail with the usual Rapala lobe between veins 1a and 1b.   The species can further be characterised by its ochreous undersides as is shown in the photograph which depicts a female specimen. The species is not often encountered, but occasionally makes its appearance in the vicinity of flowering trees.  It is a rapid flyer like most members of the genus, but can be observed at close range when it stops to rest after feeding.   It has been documented that its green and black caterpillar has been found on Eugenia grandis.

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