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Arhopala abseus abseus
| Family Name: | Lycaenidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Aberrant Oakblue |
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Description
| Description | The species of the abseus group differ structurally from all the other species of Arhopala in having a short white-tipped tail at vein 3 of the hindwing, besides a normal tail. The male of this species is a deep lustrous blue above, with dark borders. The underside as seen here is distinctive of the species and is quite easily distinguised from the other Arhopalas. |
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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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