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Arhopala atosia

Family Name: Lycaenidae
Taxonomic Group: Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth)
Common Name: Tailed Disc Oakblue

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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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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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