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Neptis is a large genus of butterflies of Old World tropics subtropics. They are commonly called sailer butterflies or sailers, or more precisely typical sailers to distinguish them from the related blue sailer (Pseudoneptis).

The head is rather broad and moderately hairy on the forehead.The eyes are large and prominent. The palpi are short, acute, slender, hairy, and do not rise above the level of the forehead. The antennae are moderately long,terminating in an elongate, gradually-formed club, flattened on its upper surface.

Neptis are forest, including rainforest and secondary forest, butterflies.They are also found in lightly wooded areas and gardens.

Insect | Butterfly | Sailor | Brown | White | Wing | Winged