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Lepidochrysops oreas junae

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Field Notes

Description:

Males ascend hill tops at midday with other lycaenids where they are very territorial, chasing each other. Two subspecies.

Habitat:

Mountains, hillsides, hilltops.

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Lepidochrysops oreas

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2013

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