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Dark Cerulean

Jamides bochus

Description:

is a small butterfly that belongs to the Lycaenids family . It has a brilliant metallic blue color on the upper side - particularly on males , and can often be seen flashing in the sunlight as individuals chase each other in an upward spiral motion.When it settles, it keeps the wings folded and rubs them together. When disturbed it flies off quickly. Can be seen flying in small groups.

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2 Comments

SachindraUmesh
SachindraUmesh 10 years ago

Thank you saumya =) well , he shifted while taking the pic , so that's the secret =)

Saumya Wanniarachchi
Saumya Wanniarachchi 10 years ago

Wow Awesome angle !

SachindraUmesh
Spotted by
SachindraUmesh

Sri Lanka

Spotted on Nov 17, 2013
Submitted on Nov 17, 2013

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