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Chilades lajus lajus
Common butterfly found in all elevations of the island throughout the year, while abundant during the north-east monsoons. Lime Blue is a migratory species. It is subject to some seasonal variation and in both sexes the dry season and wet season forms vary in size and in the shade of blue on the upper side of both wings. Larva attended by Red Ants and feeds on Limonia acidissima and various other plants of the family Rutaceae.
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thanks again :)
It is awesome.
welcome!
remember my spotting ?
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/123...
unfortunately it was 'dark' grass
thanks Uday and Susan !!
gorgeous species
wonderful!
thanks Atul !
Lovely!
thank you Satyen !
Wonderful Nuwan!