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Dunal (Polyalthia korinti)Observer
nmgvdpDescription
The larvae of the following butterflies feed on the leaves of Polyalthia korinti: the Common Jay (Graphium doson: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127457256) and the Tailed Jay (Graphium agamemnon: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127457647).
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amila_sumanapalaPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Nanayakkara, R.P., Sumanapala, A.P. and Kirk, P. (2019) Another from Sri Lanka, after 126 years; Chilobachys jonitriantisvansicklei sp. nov. (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from a fragmented forest patch in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Journal of the British Tarantula Society 34(2): 25-36.
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amila_sumanapalaPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Nanayakkara, R.P., Sumanapala, A.P. and Kirk, P. (2019) Another from Sri Lanka, after 126 years; Chilobachys jonitriantisvansicklei sp. nov. (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from a fragmented forest patch in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Journal of the British Tarantula Society 34(2): 25-36.
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Macromia weerakooniObserver
amila_sumanapalaDescription
Sumanapala, A. P. (2021). Macromia weerakooni sp. nov. (Odonata: Anisoptera: Macromiidae), a new dragonfly species from Sri Lanka. International Journal of Odonatology 24: 169-177.
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Oriental Yellow Pansy (Junonia hierta ssp. hierta)Observer
aravinth6Description
Another individual was observed resting on a wall on April 05, 2021 around 4.30 pm. It flew away before photographs can be taken.
This individual, which I think is a different one was found resting on a wall of a nearby building around 7.35 pm. I captured it to take some photographs as there has been no records of the species from Jaffna for decades. I released it back later on.
Both individuals appeared to be newly emerged.
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Kelaart's Starry Shrub Frog (Pseudophilautus stellatus)Observer
sanjaya_kanishkaDescription
the gem of sri lankan shrub frogs, also known as the rarest frog in the world. it was thought to be extinct but rediscovered after 166 years in 2013.
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Parthenium Beetle (Calligrapha bicolorata)Observer
aravinth6Description
Two different individuals. Found on Parthenium hysterophorus.
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Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)Observer
kyzer_phDescription
Rusty spotted cat is the world's smallest cat found in India and Sri Lanka. A big population spread in rajastan and widespread in dryzone ,sri lanka. This cat has a rusty coat and spottedin black on it
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Rameshwaram Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica)Observer
sanjaya_kanishkaPlace
Missing Location
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Rameshwaram Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica)Observer
aravinth6Place
Missing LocationDescription
Common in the neighbourhood.
Check these observations from the same location.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54704511
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/56601733
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Euparatettix parvusObserver
aravinth6Description
Several of them were attracted to electric lights.
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Dubitacris robustusObserver
aravinth6Description
Check this observation as well https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/80450289
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aravinth6Description
Observed for 3 consecutive mornings. The wall it was slithering on had earthworms and a land snail (Cryptozona bistrialis). Found several dissolved remainings of earthworms on the same wall. The hammerhead worm appeared to be searching for prey and must have followed the earthworms which have climbed the wall after rain.
