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Pea Blue or Long-tailed Blue Butterfly

Lampides boeticus

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14.33, 121.09

Field Notes

Description:

Lampides boeticus (Linnaeus, 1767) of family Lycaenidae (gossamer-winged), subfamily Lycaeninae, commonly called the Peablue, Pea Blue, or Long-tailed Blue, is a small butterfly found in Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia. The wingspan is 24–32 mm for males and 24–34 mm for females.

Habitat:

Backyard garden, spotted on Duranta erecta, Golden Dewdrop flowers.

Notes:

Reference:
http://pbh-butterflies.yolasite.com/philippine-butterflies.php#Lycaenid…
http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Malaysia%20-%20Lampides%20boeticus…

Reference Links:

Lampides boeticus, ButterflyCircle Checklist - Lampides boeticus (Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue)

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PublishedJune 10, 2013

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