Description
The Ceylon Tree Nymph has a wingspan of 110–155 mm, making it the largest member of the Danaidae family in Sri Lanka. Both its wings are have similar patterns and colouration. The wings are of a translucent silvery white colour. The forewings are almost twice as long as their width. The female is larger in size than the male, and the males have narrower forewings than the females. The surface area of The Ceylon Tree Nymph's wings is relatively large when compared with its weight; this allows it to fly with little effort and stay aloft for long periods of time. Ceylon Tree Nymphs from the dry zone of the country are usually larger in size and lighter in colour than ones from the wet zone.
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