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Common Zebra Blue

Leptotes pirithous pirithous

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Leptotes pirithous is a small butterfly of the family, the Blues.
Distribution: southern Europe to the Himalayas and in most of Africa. Its common names are Lang's Short-tailed Blue and Common Zebra Blue.
Flight Period: From February to November depending on the location.
Wingspan: males 21–29 mm females 24–30 mm

Notes:

Found in the butterfly spot down the road behind EEC.

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