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Ape fly

Spalgis epius

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Description:

The Apefly (Spalgis epius) is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.It gets its name from the supposed resemblance of its caterpillar to the face of an ape.

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ButterflyCircle Checklist - Spalgis epius epius (Apefly)

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