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Ceylon Tree Nymph

Idea iasonia

Near threatenedEndemic

Ceylon Tree Nymph
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Overview

The Ceylon tree nymph is a species of nymphalid butterfly in the subfamily Danainae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. First described by John Westwood in 1848, the Ceylon tree nymph can be found in both wet and dry zones of Sri Lanka. It is the largest member of the family Danaidae in that country. It is listed as a near threatened species in the IUCN Red List.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Ceylon tree nymph — CC BY-SA 4.0