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Japanese Oakblue

Arhopala japonica

Description:

one of the most early season (march) butterfly I found in this year. shoulder to the wing-tip: 18-21mm. japanese name: ムラサキシジミ.

Habitat:

mountain. food plant: Quercus glauca(アラカシ), Quercus serrata(コナラ).

Notes:

added two photos. 1st photo: 2012.11.4 eos kiss x5. 2nd photo: 2013.3.9 fz200. 3rd photo: 2012.10.21 eos kiss x5.

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2 Comments

HarumKoh
HarumKoh 10 years ago

thank you!

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 10 years ago

Beautiful!

HarumKoh
Spotted by
HarumKoh

近畿 (Kinki Region), Japan

Spotted on Mar 9, 2013
Submitted on Jul 15, 2013

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