What is a dead leaf butterfly?

Brief introduction of dead leaf butterfly

There are about 2000 kinds of butterflies in China. There are 266 species distributed in Emei, 34 more than Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, which is known as the "natural paradise of butterflies".

Among butterflies in Emei Mountain, imitating dead leaves is the most famous. The scientific name of the dead leaf butterfly is KALLIAMINACHUS.

Boisduval), distributed in southwest and central China, as well as Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and India; The low altitude areas of the Himalayas. Compared with other butterfly species, the number is small and the distribution area is narrow.

The dead-leaf butterfly in Emei Mountain belongs to the Chinese dead-leaf butterfly, with beautiful appearance and lifelike mimicry. It is 4 cm in length and 9 cm in wings. When flying, the back of the wings is exposed, and its color can be comparable to that of butterflies, mostly velvet satin-like dark blue, flashing dazzling luster. The front and rear wings are dotted with small white spots; In the middle of the forelimb, there is a wide oblique stripe with golden bending, just like a ribbon with rest honor; The outer edges of the front and rear wings are inlaid with dark brown wavy lace. When it stops, its wings are tightly folded and erected, which hides its body deeply and exposes the ventral surface of its wings. The belly is completely bronzed and looks like dead leaves in autumn, which often changes with the seasons. The color and shape are the same as those of leaves. A black stripe and thin line runs through the middle of the front and rear wings, much like the midvein and branching vein of a leaf; The "tail" dragged at the end of the hind wing is very similar to the petiole, and it is still on the branch, so it is difficult to tell whether it is a butterfly or a leaf. Fly in Guobao Temple, Khufu Temple, Shanjue Temple, Wannian Temple and Yin Qing Pavilion from spring to autumn.

In addition, according to related reports, there is a butterfly at the foot of Mount Emei, next to the Khufu Temple, which is even more beautiful than the most beautiful butterfly and is one of the most precious specialties of Mount Emei. Its patterns and patterns hide its black, pink and color and escape from the bustling flowers. Although the state prohibits catching dead-leaf butterflies, this ban has increased its value and attracted more people to catch them. Butterflies are almost extinct. ...

Let's all protect the dead-leaf butterfly! !