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Zizula hylax pygmaea (Snellen, 1876)
| Family Name: | Lycaenidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Pygmy Grass Blue |
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Description
| Size | 8 mm to 11 mm |
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| Description | Male is dull blue above and unmarked, while female is dark brown. Underside is greyish-white, with usual black spots and light grey sub-marginal markings. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The Pygmy Grass Blue has the distinction of being the smallest butterfly in Malaysia and Singapore, measuring about 8-10mm wingtip-to-wingtip. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
Status
| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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