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Euthaliaaconthea,
the common baron often called simply baron, is a medium sized nymphalid
butterfly native to India and South-East Asia. It flies with stiff wing beats
and often glides. The wing is not flapped very far below the horizontal. Common
baron caterpillar hatches into a mud-colored butterfly. This butterfly causes
itching if touched.<o:p></o:p>The Common
Baron (Euthalia aconthea) is a medium-sized butterfly with a subtle,
earthy-toned appearance, commonly found in South and Southeast Asia. The male
and female butterflies exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning they have different
appearances.<o:p></o:p>Common
Barons are typically found in gardens, forests, and near human settlements.
They are known for their swift, strong flight and can be seen feeding on
rotting fruits and tree sap. The caterpillars of the Common Baron are green
with spines and feed on Mangifera indica (mango) leaves, making this butterfly
a pest in some mango-growing regions. <o:p></o:p>

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