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Metallic Cerulean

Jamides alecto manilana

Description:

Metallic Cerulean nectaring on the beautiful flowers of Leea guineensis (Red Tree Vine, Abang-abang in Tagalog). Jamides alecto manilana Toxopeus 1930 (Lycaenidae; Lycaeninae; Polyommatini)

Habitat:

Spotted along the forest trail leading to the Kabayo Waterfalls located in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Hermosa Bataan.

Notes:

Reference: A synonymic list of Lycaenidae from the Philippines by Takanami -http://www004.upp.so-net.ne.jp/jamides/LycPhil/philframe.html

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Central Luzon, Philippines

Spotted on May 6, 2017
Submitted on Oct 28, 2017

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