The Lemon Pansy Butterfly, Junonia lemonias (Linnaeus) is reported for the first time form Namorah Range, Arunachal Pradesh (India) feeding on flowers of Chromolaena odorata (L.) King and Rob., an invasive plant species in natural wild conditions.
Invasive Plant Species; Nymphalid; New Host Plant; New Floral Visitor, Arunachal Pradesh
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Saikia, A.J. and Deka, A.K., 2017. Junonia lemonias (Linnaeus) Feeding on Chromolaena odorata (L.) King and Rob. Flowers in Namorah Range, Arunachal Pradesh (India): New Floral Visitor and Plausible Pollinator for an invasive Plant Species. Indian Journal of Forestry, 40(2), pp.143-145. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2017-4W897M
Manuscript Published on 22 June 2017
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