Hebomoia leucippe detanii

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Hebomoia leucippe detanii

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Three males & a female from Peleng. 1991.
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Re: Hebomoia leucippe dedatani

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There are rumours that this is extinct now, don't know if its true.
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Re: Hebomoia leucippe detanii.

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The right spelling is "detanii". I will correct your title.
Named after the famous Japanese insect seller from Bali that many of us met several times.

I can't see how it could be extinct...
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Re: Hebomoia leucippe detanii

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Amazing species always....

Another one on my bucket list.
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