''Caltoris cahira'', the colon swift, is a species of skipper

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found in

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. It mainly found in the forest area of south Asian countries like Bangladesh, India, etc. Like other swifts, it flies very fast and darts all around. Sometime it basks with its wings spread.

Description

Seen in the south

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. A related species is found in northeastern India (Sikkim) and is sometimes considered a subspecies '' Caltoris cahira austeni''. Caltoris Fauna of Pakistan Butterflies of Asia Butterflies of Indochina {{hesperiinae-stub