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Arhopala atosia malayana
| Family Name: | Lycaenidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Tailed Disc Oakblue |
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Description
| Description | It is one of three species of the atosia group which are instantly recognisable by having a slightly different coloured patch on the forewing disc. The males are a light purple blue above with the forewing border a thread. The female is typical of the Arhopala genus, with broad dark borders. |
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Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [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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