<> Charaxes aristogiton Felder,[1867] <>
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Photo taken at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 450m a.s.l.
Charaxes aristogiton is an uncommon species about which little appears to be known. Usually seen mud puddling near streams. Some serious reseach needs to be done into this species.
Synonyms: Charaxes desa, Charaxes peridoneus, Haridra adamsoni, Charaxes harmodius
Taxonomy: Animalia - Arthropoda - Insecta - Lepidoptera - Nymphalidae - Charaxinae - Charaxes - aristogiton
Regional subspecies: Charaxes aristogiton aristogiton (NE India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Yunnan-China)
Regional Distribution: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China
Habitat: Charaxes aristogiton is found in montane forest, usually near streams. It has been recorded at elevations up to 1000m a.s.l.
Flight time: most of the year depending on location Wingspan: 70-80mm
Life History: not known
Larval Hosts: not known
Adult Food Sources: Nectar - not known to visit flowers. Other - mud puddling, animal dung
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| Doi Suthep-Pui N.P., Chiang Mai, Thailand |
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