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Identification: The forewings are dark brown on the upperside with a red streak radiating from the base to mid-wings, and the hindwings are red with dark brown margins and submargins. The underside of the wings is a blotchy whitish-brown, with the inner parts of the wings having more white than outer parts. 

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Reported from: Annai (Region 9)