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Dark Grass Blue

Zizeeria karsandra

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

Its habitat is short grass with small Leguminous and Acathaceous plants.
It flies fast among the short grass that it inhabits and It has a weak flight which seldom seen more than a couple of feet above ground. It is a very active butterfly and flies about a great deal in good weather. It settles frequently to bask. It obtains nourishment from the flowers of small herbs in its habitat. It is gregarious and is often seen in the company of the Lesser Grass Blue.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Tnx for your advice :)))
Pygmy Grass Blue (Zizula hylax pygmaea) not 100% sure, seems alike. Please compare to http://wildlifecapiz.blogspot.com. Post on Pygmy Grass Blue.

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