Oriental Cupid, Indian Cupid

Description:

Everes lacturnus is a small butterfly found in Australasia and Indomalaya that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.

Habitat:

Seen in an open scrub and grassland habitat. This tiny butterfly, which is also known as the Tailed Cupid, is found in disturbed habitats including forest clearings, plantations, parks, gardens, and along roadsides and riverbanks. It occurs at all elevations between sea level and at least 1600 metres.

Notes:

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