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Malay Lacewing

Cethosia hypsea

About

A vividly colored butterfly with deep orange-red wings outlined in black with white spots along the margins. The undersides are even more intricately patterned with lace-like white and orange designs.

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Did You Know?

The intricate lacework pattern on the wing undersides gives this genus its common name and helps break up the butterfly's outline when resting.