Sahyadri Blue Oakleaf

Kallima horsfieldii, the blue oakleaf, southern blue oakleaf or Sahyadri blue oakleaf, is a nymphalid butterfly found in India. The underside appears like a leaf complete with midrib while the upperside is brilliantly coloured.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sahyadri Blue Oakleaf being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Kallima inachus
• Kallima limborgii
• Memphis forreri
• Zaretis ellops
• Zaretis strigosus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Nymphalidae

Genus

Kallima

Species

Kallima horsfieldii

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