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Long-Banded Silverline

Spindasis lohita, Lycaenidae

Photo by Sinobug
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bayucca
It definitely works!! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8183368 Also in other butterflies with fake markings: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8283226
Sinobug
@Carol Snow Milne 2 I don't know that there is a special name for the decoy antennae and eyespots on Hairstreaks and other Lycaenid butterflies. But I think they certainly work. I have seen many of them with parts of their hindwings missing from predator attacks (most likely birds) which has allowed them another life.......
Carol Snow Milne 2
WOW! I love your butterfly. What are the fake antennae called in the back. I see those on Gray Hairstreak here in PA. They are also moving and have fooled me many times.
Sinobug
@Ashish Nimkar Not specifically, but just browsing now through some southern Asian butterfly sites, I have arrived at the conclusion that this is a Long-Banded Silverline rather than a Club Silverline.
Ashish
@Sinobug Do you have any reference link showing difference in Silverline species...?

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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