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Fairy Hairstreak

Hypolycaena sp.

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

silvery blue, black edged wings, about 1.5"

Habitat:

seasonal rainforest

Notes:

I spotted this in the forest behind the Mountain Paradise Lodge in eastern Ghana.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
pamsai
Hi Dan, I know it's a long time ago, but I'd like to invite you to add your spottings of that time to the newly created mission, The Biodiversity of Ghana. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/2166456002 Time permitting of course !!
Dan Doucette
I think you're right Sarah, really looks like a species of Hypolycaena, not sure which. I do see some with shorter tails though. Wow, that is a long list! I don't have that much patience! Hahaha! I spotted another species of Fairy Hairstreak in Ghana. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6007097
1Sarah2
Possibly a type of Fairy Hairstreak (African Hypolycaena species)? Tails seem a little short. If you have patience... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_butterflies_of_Ghana

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