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Small green-banded blue Butterfly

Psychonotis caelius

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Field Notes

Description:

Small butterfly ~ 40mm. The male adults are brilliant blue on top with white patch on the upper hindwing. Females are black with white patch on each wing. Blakc body. Caterpillar is all geen, with a stripe dwn the side

Habitat:

Dry sclerophyll open forest and grasslands.

Species ID Suggestions

Small Green-banded Blue

Psychonotis caelius

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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PublishedMay 13, 2013

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