Neptis leucoporos cresina
Neptis leucoporos cresinaThis Neptis species is more common in Singapore than its close relative the Common Sailor (Neptis hylas papaja).  It is often observed within the nature reserves gliding in the usual 'sailing' fashion that gave the origin to many species in the genus.  The wings are black and white above, whilst the undersides are grey.  This distinguishes it from the Common Sailor, which has a rich golden brown underside.
This photo shows the butterfly feeding on the ripened inflorescence of the Singapore Rhododendron (Melastoma malabathricum). 
The species has been bred here in Singapore on Gironerra spp. which is also the host plant of another Nymphalinae, Eulaceura osteria kumana.  
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