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Poritia sumatrae
| Family Name: | Lycaenidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Sumatran Gem |
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Description
| Description | The males of this species are a bright metallic green with thick black apices covering the cells on the forewings. It is a pretty butterfly. The females are light purple above with reddish streaks. The underside is reddish brown with striations. The legs of the butterfly are banded. |
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Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Least Concern (LC) [3rd Edition] |
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References
| References |
Davison G.W.H., Gan J.W.M., Huang D., Hwang W.S., Lum S.K.Y., Yeo D.C.J. (eds.). 2024. The Singapore Red Data Book: Red Lists of Singapore Biodiversity, Third Edition. National Parks Board, Singapore. |
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