Copy of Kallima Inachus
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The kallima Inachus is a very camafloged animal. If it closes its wings it looks like a dead leaf. Which is very effective on its predators.
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SUBKINGDOM,KINGDOM,PYLEM
- Subfamily: Nymphalinae 2.Kingdom: Animalia 3.Phylum: Arthropoda
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HABITAT
- This species is found in rainforest habitats.or in sandy areas.
- Adult behaviour Early in the morning the butterflies descend from their overnight roosting places to settle in a head downward posture on woody stems or low foliage. If the sunlight is weak they will often bask with their wings fully outspread.
Kallima inachus is found in India, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, West Malaysia, China and Taiwan.
Photo by davecito
INTERESTING FACTS!
- There are two morphs of the common Indian species Kallima inachus. Nothing is known about why these morphs exist. There is also variation in the colour of the under surfaces.
- They have a tail which looks like the stem of a leaf. When at rest in closed position, the kallima's "tail" touches the branch making it look like a leaf.
- When they are in danger they fly strait up, then folds there wings so that the resemble a leaf and fall to the ground.
- The female is larger than the male.
- Another name for the kallima Inachus is the orange oak leaf because it resembles a leaf.
Photo by __andrew
DRY SEASON
IN DRY SEASON THEY LOOK LIKE COLORFUL LEAFS.
SANDY AREAS
IN SANDY AREAS SUCH AS BEACHES OR DESERTS THEY CAN BLEND INTO THE SAND LOOKING AS IF THEY ARE INVISABLE.
