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Everes lacturnus
Hind wing tailed. Underside almost white, with some black spots, others grey, hardly darker than the background. Two prominent bright orange-crowned black spots on under side of hind wing. Male dark blue on upper with border on front wing. Female entirely brown or black on upper except the orange-crowned black spots on hind wing.
Prefers well wooded area. Flies over grassy patches or bushes in sunshine. Visits flowers, males visit damp patches.
Spotted on Dec 12, 2010
Submitted on May 26, 2011
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