Hong Kong Butterflies 36

This beautiful Shan Nawab (Polyura nepenthes, 忘憂尾蛺蝶) was spotted in the Hong Kong Park last Thursday (22 April).  It was found sipping water from a crack on the ground.  It was relatively large in size with white creamy colour and black margins on the forewings.

This uncommon species is a new record in Hong Kong and are distributed in Cloudy Hill, Shing Mun, Tai Po Kau, Lai Chi Wo, Pak Sha O and Lantau Island.  They can usually found near streams and prefer rotten fruits, sap from trees and animal dungs.