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Angled Sunbeam

Curetis acuta

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This butterfly flew onto the verandah once or twice every day. Seemed to like the cat food bowl!

The Angled Sunbeam Curetis acuta is a species of butterfly belong to the lycaenid family. It is found in Asia.

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Curetis acuta

Species ID Suggestions

Angled Sunbeam

Curetis acuta

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NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (1)
pamsai
Nice name... Thanks Nuwan for the ID...

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Arthropods in Japan
Mission
Biodiversity of Central Japan
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 6, 2014

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