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Arhopala aurea

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Arhopala aurea

Family Name: Lycaenidae
Taxonomic Group: Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth)

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Description The males of this Arhopala species have forewings with a rather acute apex, unlike the usual Arhopala wing shape. However, the females possess the usual Arhopala characteristics in having rounded forewings. The male of Arhopala aurea is a bright coppery green above with a slight basal bluish scaling. The hindwing border is broad and irregular and the green scaling does not reach the termen. The female is purple-blue above in the usual Arhopala fashion. Both sexes have short stumpy tails with tornal green scales.

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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