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The common castor (Ariadne merione) is an orange butterfly with brown lines whose larvae feed almost exclusively on castor (Ricinus communis). This species is found in South and Southeast Asia. Their wingspan ranges between 30-35 mm. Like others in the family Nymphalidae, their front two legs are small and unused, effectively making them four-legged. These smaller appendages are covered with long hairs, giving them the characteristic brush look. Rarely, this species of butterfly is full-bodied. Sometimes they can be seen sipping plant sap. Their main food is the extract from the fruits that have fallen and rotted on the ground. A common castor in Dry-season form, is sitting on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on March 14, 2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #9746010 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
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Common castor
Ariadne merione
orange butterfly
brown lines
Ricinus communis
South and Southeast Asia
30-35 mm wingspan
Nymphalidae family
four-legged
long hairs
Dry-season form Tehatta West Bengal India March 14 2023
Pollinator
Plant
Insect
Butterfly
outdoor
moths and butterflies
leaf
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