Common Jezebel (Delias eucharis) a medium sized butterfly found almost all over India, except in the desert tracts. It is seen flying high among the trees, visiting flowers and gardens. etc.The Jezebel often flies high up in the canopy and usually comes lower down only to feed on nectar in flowers. Due to this habit apparently, it has evolved a dull upperside and a brilliant underside so that birds below it recognise it immediately while in flight and at rest.(Text adapted from wikipedia).
The picture is at a tree near Bilawali lake in Indore. (pic by anil)
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