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Arhopala alesia alesia
The Pallid Oakblue, Arhopala alesia alesia C.& R. Felder 1865 (Lycaenidae; Lycaeninae; Theclini), is the ssp. occurring in the islands of the Luzon region, Mindanao, and Bohol. The Negros ssp. A. a. mio, and Leyte ssp. A. a. soloni are considered rare.
Spotted along the bank of the stream near the Kabayo Waterfalls located in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Hermosa Bataan.
Reference: A synonymic list of Lycaenidae from the Philippines by Takanami -http://www004.upp.so-net.ne.jp/jamides/LycPhil/philframe.html
Spotted on May 6, 2017
Submitted on Oct 28, 2017
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