Lesser Grass Blue

Lycaenidae; Lycaeninae; Polyommatini; Zizina otis oriens Butler, 1883. Lycaenidae are often rather skittish and can sometimes be difficult to photograph. However this one seemed to be calm and at rest. When I managed to take the photograph shown above, it didn't seem to be startled and I thought I might be lucky and get some more pictures. However, as soon as I moved to get a different view, I made the mistake of walking between the butterfly and the sun. So, my shadow passed over him and he took off at great speed.