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Arhopala abseus

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Arhopala abseus

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

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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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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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