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Parrhassius Small Cupid

Chilades Parrhassius Parrhassius

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Description:

Seen this in the morning when the activity levels are low.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
Wild Things
Anjali, I guess you are right. On searching: http://www.butterfliesofindia.com I found Parrhassius Small Cupid (Chilades Parrhassius Parrhassius). Thanks a lot for the help Anjali, Auntnance and Matinl.
Wild Things
Anjali, onsearching for small cupid I got Chilades contracta, not Chilades Parrhassius.
Wild Things
Tanks Martin and Auntnance. Will check and rectify.
auntnance123
I think martini is on the right track, if not correct alltogether.
MartinL
A butterfly, family=Lycaenidae, (Blues and coppers) Possibly the Two spotted line blue.

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PublishedDecember 17, 2011

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