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Arhopala abseus amphea
The Aberrant Oakblue or Aberrant Bushblue, Arhopala abseus amphea C.& R. Felder 1865 (Lycaenidae; Lycaeninae; Theclini) is distinguishable from the other Arhopala spp. in having a short tail at the end of vein 3 of the hindwing. The ssp. A. a. amphea is distributed in most of the Philippine islands except in Palawan, Basilan, Jolo, and Tawitawi.
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/L... Life History of the Aberrant Oakblue -http://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2011/10/life-history-of-aberrant-oakblue.html
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