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Arhopala micale
Mature larvae pale green with broad brownish bands plus cream lines and a yellow patch: head pale brown. Adults shining iridescent blue to greenish-blue, outer margins black; hind with a distinctively curved black tail; lower surface various shades of brown with a variety of darker bands and spots.
Spotted on Jan 9, 2013
Submitted on Jan 9, 2013
6 Comments
So beautiful even with the wings closed! And gorgeous eyes too!
I know what you mean Leanne, they don't sit still for long & rarely open their wings, it's such a vivid blue too.
Beautiful! I cant tell you how many times I've sat waiting for these to open their wings while landed MacC.
Thanks Nuwan
great eyes...
very nice!