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Ypthima horsfieldii humei (Elwes & Edwards, 1893)
| Family Name: | Nymphalidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Malayan Five Ring |
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Description
| Size | Wingspan: 35 - 40 mm |
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| Description | It has a very similar appearance to the Common Five Ring, with the exception that the first pair of ocelli on the hindwing are small and well separated. The underside ground colour is whiter than in the Common Five Ring. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | It is a weak flyer and typically stays close to the ground in shaded grassy habitats. |
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| Associated Flora | Graminae |
| Habitats | Forest |
| Distribution | South Asia, South-east Asia. |
Conservation
| Conservation Notes | Part of its habitat is protected within the Nature Reserves in Singapore. |
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Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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References
| References | Khew, S. K. (2010). A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Singapore. Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. Malayan Five-Ring (Ypthima horsfieldii). (n.d.). INaturalist. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/475729-Ypthima-horsfieldii |
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