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Iraota rochana boswelliana
| Family Name: | Lycaenidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Scarce Silverstreak |
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Description
| Description | The butterfly is readily recognisable by the buff to reddish brown undersides with areas of white streaks and spots. The hindwing bears two pairs of tails in the males and three pairs in the females. The males are a deep shining greenish blue above with a broad black forewing border. The females are brown and unmarked above. |
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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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