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Common Hedge Blue

Acytolepis puspa

Photo by TusharSawant
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Field Notes

Description:

The Common Hedge Blue (Acytolepis puspa) is a small butterfly found in India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Borneo and New Guinea that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.

Habitat:

The butterfly occurs in Peninsular India, Himalayas, Assam, Andamans, Nicobars, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Philippines, Borneo,Sulawesi and New Guinea.

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Acytolepis puspa

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Common Hedge Blue

Acytolepis puspa

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