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Glittering Sapphire (female)
Lasaia agesilas
10.46, -84.07
Field Notes
Description:
The genus Lasaia in the family Riodinidae, contains 14 species, all of which are found exclusively in the neotropics. They are small butterflies, averaging about 30mm in wingspan. Males have extremely reflective wing scales, shimmering in metallic turquoise, blue or steely grey according to species. Females are rarely seen. They are generally a dull earthy brown colour. Both sexes have a similar pattern of black spots.
Habitat:
This species is found in rainforest and cloudforest habitats at altitudes between about 200-1500m. I saw this one feeding on flowers on a tree/bush on the edge of Primary Rainforest in Costa Rica.
Reference Links:
Butterflies of Amazonia - Lasaia agesilas
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PublishedAugust 26, 2013
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