Tanaecia pelea explained

Tanaecia pelea, the Malay viscount, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.

Description

Tanaecia pelea has a wingspan of about 65-. The basic colour of the upper wings is pale brown with pearly-bluish edges. It has dark brown marking on the basal area and a discal series of dark brown-edged hastate (spear-shaped) markings.

Distribution

It is found in Singapore, mainland Malaysia, Borneo, Nias and Pulau Tioman.

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