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(Charaxes bernardus)
Butterfly populations are a very good indicator of the health of an area's ecosystem !!
   The best time to see Tawny Rajah is typically during the warm months when they are most active. (Early morning or late afternoon, when temperatures are cooler, is ideal for spotting them since they are less active and easier to observe.)
   Sunny and warm weather with little to no wind is typically the most suitable for finding tawny rajah. (Heavy winds can make it difficult for them to fly and be visible.)
   Males feed on mammal feces to obtain essential salts which are passed on to females during the copulation process. This species usually maintains copulation on forested hilltops.
   They are attracted to flowers primarily by their vibrant colors and distinct shapes.
   Although they do not show a particular preference for certain types of plants, they partake in the pollination process primarily to consume pollen for sustenance. During their foraging, they inadvertently transfer pollen from one flower to another, there by aiding in plant reproduction.
   Males also partake in  mud puddling to get salts and other nutrients.
    Males and females are very similar in appearance, although the females are much larger.
    Their dorsal side wings are reddish brown or pale brown to orange, with dark brown or black speckles at the wings tips and small black marks at the margin of the hindwings.
      On the ventral side of the wings there are irregular wavy or tawny brown speckles and whitish zigzag bands.
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Avg. Wingspan:  7 – 9 cm / 2.8 – 3.5 “.
Family: Nymphalidae
* As members of the Brush Footed (Nymphalidae) family, they use their pair of shorter front legs for food tasting, and their two pairs of longer rear legs for propulsion.
Tawny Rajah caterpillar
Tawny Rajah caterpillar
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The single biggest threat to butterfly survival is habitat destruction!!
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