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#11518768

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518770

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518771

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518774

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518777

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518778

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518781

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11435857

26 July 2024

Bengali Shil Nora (Batan And Una), Also Known As Shil Noda, Is A Traditional Significance Grinding Tool Used In Bengali Cuisine. It Is Primarily Used For Grinding Or Crushing Spices, Herbs, And Other Ingredients To Prepare Various Dishes. Shil Nora Consists Of Two Parts: A Flat, Sturdy Stone Slab The Batan Proper Is Called ''Shil'' And A Cylindrical Stone Pestle Una Called ''Nora.'' The Shil Is Usually Made Of Granite Or Other Hard Stones And Has A Flat Surface With A Slightly Curved Or Concave Shape. The Nora Is A Cylindrical Stone Rod With A Rounded End, Which Is Used To Crush Or Grind The Ingredients On The Shil. Bengali Shil Nora Is An Essential Kitchen Tool In Bengali Households, Especially For Preparing Traditional Dishes Like Masalas (spice Mixes), Pastes, Chutneys, And Various Curry Bases. It Is Considered To Be More Effective In Grinding Compared To Modern Electric Grinders, As It Allows For Better Control Over The Texture And Consistency Of The Ingredients. A Woman Is Pounding Masala In Heavy Shil Nora (Batan And Una) At Tehtatta, West Bengal; India On 15/07/2024.

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#11435863

26 July 2024

Bengali Shil Nora (Batan And Una), Also Known As Shil Noda, Is A Traditional Significance Grinding Tool Used In Bengali Cuisine. It Is Primarily Used For Grinding Or Crushing Spices, Herbs, And Other Ingredients To Prepare Various Dishes. Shil Nora Consists Of Two Parts: A Flat, Sturdy Stone Slab The Batan Proper Is Called ''Shil'' And A Cylindrical Stone Pestle Una Called ''Nora.'' The Shil Is Usually Made Of Granite Or Other Hard Stones And Has A Flat Surface With A Slightly Curved Or Concave Shape. The Nora Is A Cylindrical Stone Rod With A Rounded End, Which Is Used To Crush Or Grind The Ingredients On The Shil. Bengali Shil Nora Is An Essential Kitchen Tool In Bengali Households, Especially For Preparing Traditional Dishes Like Masalas (spice Mixes), Pastes, Chutneys, And Various Curry Bases. It Is Considered To Be More Effective In Grinding Compared To Modern Electric Grinders, As It Allows For Better Control Over The Texture And Consistency Of The Ingredients. A Woman Is Pounding Masala In Heavy Shil Nora (Batan And Una) At Tehtatta, West Bengal; India On 15/07/2024.

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#11435869

26 July 2024

Bengali Shil Nora (Batan And Una), Also Known As Shil Noda, Is A Traditional Significance Grinding Tool Used In Bengali Cuisine. It Is Primarily Used For Grinding Or Crushing Spices, Herbs, And Other Ingredients To Prepare Various Dishes. Shil Nora Consists Of Two Parts: A Flat, Sturdy Stone Slab The Batan Proper Is Called ''Shil'' And A Cylindrical Stone Pestle Una Called ''Nora.'' The Shil Is Usually Made Of Granite Or Other Hard Stones And Has A Flat Surface With A Slightly Curved Or Concave Shape. The Nora Is A Cylindrical Stone Rod With A Rounded End, Which Is Used To Crush Or Grind The Ingredients On The Shil. Bengali Shil Nora Is An Essential Kitchen Tool In Bengali Households, Especially For Preparing Traditional Dishes Like Masalas (spice Mixes), Pastes, Chutneys, And Various Curry Bases. It Is Considered To Be More Effective In Grinding Compared To Modern Electric Grinders, As It Allows For Better Control Over The Texture And Consistency Of The Ingredients. A Woman Is Pounding Masala In Heavy Shil Nora (Batan And Una) At Tehtatta, West Bengal; India On 15/07/2024.

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#11435856

26 July 2024

A woman is pounding masala in a heavy Shil Nora (Batan and Una) in Tehtatta, West Bengal, India, on July 15, 2024.

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#10194096

23 June 2023

A man puts the sole of his shoe - a terrible insult - on India's flag in protest against President Joe Biden’s decision to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state visit to the White House. Demonstrators object to human and civil rights abuses, erosion of religious freedom and democracy, and Hindu nationalism that have occurred in India since Modi took office in 2014.

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#8579040

24 July 2022

A participant during the Flatland BMX practice, one of many attractions of the 2022 Rzeszow Bike Festival. On Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Market Square, Rzeszow, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland.

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#8579038

24 July 2022

A participant during the Flatland BMX practice, one of many attractions of the 2022 Rzeszow Bike Festival. On Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Market Square, Rzeszow, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland.

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#8579032

24 July 2022

A participant during the Flatland BMX practice, one of many attractions of the 2022 Rzeszow Bike Festival. On Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Market Square, Rzeszow, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland.

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#8579030

24 July 2022

A participant during the Flatland BMX practice, one of many attractions of the 2022 Rzeszow Bike Festival. On Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Market Square, Rzeszow, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland.

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