Polygonia c-aureum
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Polygonia c-aureum, is a middle size butterfly. It is found in Japan (from Hokkaidō to Tanegashima), Korean Peninsula, China, Taiwan, and Indochina.
Appearance
It has a wingspan of 27 mm. Wings are orange with black dots.
Ecology
P. c-aureum is common in suburban areas. The larvae of the species feed on plants such as :
Humulus japonicus, the Japanese hop. It is not a threatened species.
See also
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References
- Kazuo UNNO et al., Hana-to chou-wo tanoshimu batafurai gāden nyūmon, Nou-san-gyo-son bunka kyoukai, 15/Jun/1999, ISBN-4-540-98135-8
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