List of butterflies of India (Lycaenidae)
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Lycaenidae
The Lycaenidae are the second-largest family of butterflies, with about 6000 species worldwide, whose members are also called gossamer-winged butterflies...
and an index to the species articles. This forms part of the full list of butterflies of India.
This list is based on Evans (1932) and includes 318 species belonging to 76-128 genera depending on taxonomy.
Genus Poritia Moore, 1866 - The Gems
- Blue Gem Poritia erycinoidesPoritia erycinoidesThe Blue Gem is a small butterfly foundin India, Myanmar and parts of South-East Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
(C. FelderCajetan Freiherr von FelderBaron Cajetan von Felder, German: Cajetan Freiherr von Felder was an Austrian jurist, politician, and entomologist...
& R. FelderRudolf FelderRudolf Felder was an Austrian jurist and entomologist. He was mainly interested in Lepidoptera, amassing, with his father, Cajetan Felder a huge collection.-Works:...
, 1865) - Common Gem Poritia hewitsoniPoritia hewitsoniThe Common Gem is a small butterfly found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1865 - Green Gem Poritia pleurataPoritia pleurataThe Green Gem is a small butterfly found in India, Myanmar and South Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
HewitsonWilliam Chapman HewitsonWilliam Chapman Hewitson was a British naturalist, born on 9 January 1806 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and died on 28 May 1878. A wealthy collector, this naturalist was particularly devoted to the Coleoptera and the Lepidoptera and, also, to bird's nests and eggs...
, 1874 - Poritia phamaPoritia phamaPoritia phama is a small butterfly found in Pakistan and India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family....
DruceHerbert DruceHerbert Druce, FLS was a British entomologist.His collections were acquired by Frederick DuCane Godman and Osbert Salvin before being bequeathed to the Natural History Museum, London....
, 1895
Genus Simiskina Distant, 1886 - The Brilliants
- Broad-Banded Brilliant Simiskina phalena (HewitsonWilliam Chapman HewitsonWilliam Chapman Hewitson was a British naturalist, born on 9 January 1806 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and died on 28 May 1878. A wealthy collector, this naturalist was particularly devoted to the Coleoptera and the Lepidoptera and, also, to bird's nests and eggs...
, 1874) (article Poritia phalenaPoritia phalenaThe Broad-branded Brilliant is a small butterfly found in India and South East Asiathat belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
as per LepIndex)
Genus Miletus Hübner, 1819 - The Brownies
- Bigg's Brownie Miletus biggsiiMiletus biggsiiBigg's Brownie is a small butterfly found in India and Myanmar that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:It is found in Kodagu in India , Myanmar, Thailand, Langkawi, Malaya, Tioman, Singapore, Borneo, Sumatra, Belitung and Weh.-Description:A small butterfly, 32 to 38 mm in wingspan...
(Distant, 1884William Lucas DistantWilliam Lucas Distant was an English entomologist.-Biography:Distant was born in Rotherhithe, the son of a whaling captain Alexander Distant...
) - Common Brownie Miletus boisduvaliMiletus boisduvaliThe Common Brownie is a small but striking butterfly found in India and Myanmar that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857 - Common Brownie Miletus chinensis C. FelderCajetan Freiherr von FelderBaron Cajetan von Felder, German: Cajetan Freiherr von Felder was an Austrian jurist, politician, and entomologist...
, 1862 - Long's Brownie Miletus longeanaMiletus longeanaThe Long's Brownie is a small but striking butterfly found in India and Myanmar that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(de NicévilleLionel de NicévilleCharles Lionel Augustus de Nicéville was a curator at the Indian Museum in Calcutta . He studied the butterflies of South Asia and wrote a three volume monograph on the butterflies of India, Pakistan, Burma and Sri Lanka.Born in a noble Huguenot family, his father was a physician. He was educated...
, 1898) - Great Brownie Miletus symethusMiletus symethusThe Great Brownie is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:It is found in Naga hills in India , Myanmar Malaya, Sumatra and the Philippines.-Description:...
(CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1777)
Genus Allotinus C. & R. Felder, 1865 - The Darkies
- Angled Darkie Allotinus fabiusAllotinus fabiusThe Angled Darkie Allotinus fabius is a small butterfly found in India, Myanmar and South East Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(DistantWilliam Lucas DistantWilliam Lucas Distant was an English entomologist.-Biography:Distant was born in Rotherhithe, the son of a whaling captain Alexander Distant...
, 1887). - Blue Darkie Allotinus subviolaceusAllotinus subviolaceusThe Blue Darkie is a small butterfly found in South East Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
Felder 1865. - Great Darkie Allotinus multistrigatusAllotinus multistrigatusThe Great Darkie is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: dark brown. Fore wing: a broad, medial, pale curved patch. Hind wing: immaculate...
de NicévilleLionel de NicévilleCharles Lionel Augustus de Nicéville was a curator at the Indian Museum in Calcutta . He studied the butterflies of South Asia and wrote a three volume monograph on the butterflies of India, Pakistan, Burma and Sri Lanka.Born in a noble Huguenot family, his father was a physician. He was educated...
, 1886. '(Note:To be merged with Miletographa drumila to create A. drumila).
Genus Paragerydus - The Common Darkie
- Paragerydus horsfieldii (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857). Common Darkie, previously Allotinus horsfieldii Frühstorfer (L4.3).
Genus Miletographa - The Darkies
- Miletographa drumilaMiletographa drumilaThe Crenulate Darkie is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: earthy brown...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1865) Crenulate Darkie, earlier Allotinus drumila Moore (L4.1).
Genus Logania - The Mottles
- Logania watsonianaLogania watsonianaThe Watson's Mottle is a small but striking butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male Upperside: white...
De Nicéville, 1898. Watson's Mottle (L5.1). - Logania distanti Semper, 1891 = Logania massaliaLogania massaliaThe Dark Mottle is a small but striking butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Male:Upperside dark brown. Fore wing: a medial dull whitish spot at base of interspace 3 extended upwards on to vein 4 and below into interspace 2. Hind wing; uniform, immaculate...
Doherty, 1891. Dark Mottle (L5.2).
Genus Spalgis - The Apefly
- Spalgis epiusSpalgis epiusThe Apefly is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It gets its name from the supposed resemblance of its caterpillar to the face of an ape.-Male:...
(Westwood, 1851). Apefly (L6.1).
Genus Taraka - The Forest Pierrot
- Taraka hamadaTaraka hamadaThe Forest Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Upperside: uniform very pale brown, somewhat paler in the female, the black spots of the underside faintly apparent by transparency...
DruceHerbert DruceHerbert Druce, FLS was a British entomologist.His collections were acquired by Frederick DuCane Godman and Osbert Salvin before being bequeathed to the Natural History Museum, London....
, 1875. Forest Pierrot (L7.1).
Genus Talicada - The Red Pierrot
- Talicada nyseusTalicada nyseusThe Red Pierrot is a small but striking butterfly found in South Asia and South-East Asia belonging to the Lycaenids or Blues family...
GuérinFélix Édouard Guérin-MénevilleFélix Édouard Guérin-Méneville was a French entomologist.Guérin-Méneville changed his surname from Guérin in 1836. He was the author of the illustrated work Iconographie du Règne Animal de G. Cuvier 1829–1844, a complement to the work of Georges Cuvier and Pierre André Latreille, which lacked...
, 1843. Red Pierrot (L8.1)
Genus Castalius - The Common Pierrot
- Castalius rosimonCastalius rosimonThe Common Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Distribution:Sri Lanka. India, Myanmar; Tenasserim, extending into the Malayan Subregion...
Fabricius, 1775. Common Pierrot (L9.1) - Castalius anandaCastalius anandaThe Dark Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It was formerly placed in the genus Castalius, and with the delimitation of Castalius versus Tarucus being not fully resolved this may well be correct.-Distribution:Peninsular and South India;...
de Nicéville, 1884. Dark Pierrot, previously Tarucus ananda de Nicéville (L10.1).
Genus Caleta - The Angled Pierrot
- Caleta caletaCaleta caletaThe Angled Pierrot is a species of blue butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:Male upperside is dark brownish black, a broad medial oblique white band across both fore and hind wings, not extended on the fore wing above vein 5, above vein 3 produced shortly outwards and downwards into a...
(HewitsonWilliam Chapman HewitsonWilliam Chapman Hewitson was a British naturalist, born on 9 January 1806 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and died on 28 May 1878. A wealthy collector, this naturalist was particularly devoted to the Coleoptera and the Lepidoptera and, also, to bird's nests and eggs...
, 1876). Angled Pierrot, earlier Castalius caleta Moore (L9.2).
Genus Discolampa - The Banded Blue Pierrot
- Discolampa ethionDiscolampa ethionBanded Blue Pierrot Discolampa ethion is a contrastingly marked butterfly found in South Asia that belongs to the Blues or Lycaenidae family.-Description:...
Westwood, 1851. Banded Blue Pierrot, earlier Castalius ethion Doubleday & Hewitson (L9.3).
Genus Pycnophallium - The Pierrots
- Pycnophallium elnaPycnophallium elnaThe Elbowed Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(Hewitson, 1876). Elbowed Pierrot, earlier Castalius elna Frühstorfer. (L9.4). Also classified as Caleta elna. - Pycnophallium roxusPycnophallium roxusThe Straight Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(Godart, 1823). Straight Pierrot, earlier Castalius roxus Godart (L9.5). Also classified as Caleta roxus.
Genus Tarucus - The Blue Pierrots
- Tarucus dhartaTarucus dhartaThe Assam Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family....
Bethune-Baker, 1918. Assam Pierrot (L10.2). - Tarucus venosusTarucus venosusThe Himalayan Pierrot or Veined Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1882 Himalayan Pierrot. (L10.3). - Tarucus callinaraTarucus callinara* Tarucus callinara . Pierrot The Spotted Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Butler, 1886. Spotted Pierrot (L10.4). - Tarucus theophrastusTarucus theophrastusThe Common Tiger Blue, Pointed Pierrot or African Pierrot is a small butterfly found in the Old World tropics...
Fabricius, 1793. Pointed Pierrot (L10.5). - Tarucus extricatusTarucus extricatusThe Rounded Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Butler, 1886. Rounded Pierrot (L10.6). - Tarucus alteratusTarucus alteratusThe Rusty Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1882. Rusty Pierrot (L10.7). - Tarucus nigraTarucus nigraThe Black-spotted Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family....
Bethune-Baker, 1918. Spotted Pierrot (L10.8). - Tarucus naraTarucus naraThe Striped Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India...
Kollar, 1848. Striped Pierrot (L10.9). - Tarucus indicaTarucus indicaThe Indian Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Evans, 1932. Indian Pierrot - Tarucus balkanicusTarucus balkanicusThe Balkan Pierrot or Little Tiger Blue is a small butterfly that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It is found in North Africa, Balkans, Western Asia, parts of Central Asia and in India....
(Freyer, 1845). Balkan Pierrot
Genus Syntarucus - The Zebra Blue
- Syntarucus plinius (Fabricius, 1793). Zebra Blue (L11.1) (synonyms Leptotus plinius, Tarucus pliniusTarucus pliniusThe Zebra Blue or Plumbago Blue is a species of blue butterfly found in India.-Description:This form closely resembles in both sexes on the upperside Tarucus theophrastus, but the character and disposition of the markings on the underside are completely different.Male Upperside: dark violet with,...
).
Genus Azanus - The Babul Blues
- Azanus ubaldusAzanus ubaldusThe Bright Babul Blue, Desert Babul Blue, or Velvet-spotted Blue is a small butterfly found in India and Africa that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
Cramer, 1782. Bright Babul Blue (L12.1). - Azanus uranusAzanus uranusThe Dull Babul Blue or Indian Babul Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Closely resembles A. ubaldus, Cramer...
Butler, 1886. Dull Babul Blue (L12.2). - Azanus uriosAzanus uriosThe Siam Babul Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Riley & Godfrey, 1921. Siam Babul Blue (L12.3). - Azanus jesousAzanus jesousThe African Babul Blue or Topaz-spotted Blue is a small butterfly found in India and Africa that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
Guérin-Meneville, 1847. African Babul Blue (L12.4).
Genus Niphanda - The Pointed Pierrots
- Niphanda cymbiaNiphanda cymbiaThe Pointed Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male Upperride: violet with a brilliant effulgence in fresh specimens, fore wing: costa and termen narrowly edged with dark brown, a dark brown transverse short streak also on the...
de Nicéville, 1884. Pointed Pierrot (L13.1).
Genus Pithecops - The Forest Quakers
- Pithecops fulgensPithecops fulgensThe Blue Quaker is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside- dark brown; medial two-thirds from base to disc of both fore and hind wings glossed with brilliant shining blue...
Doherty, 1889. Blue Quaker (L14.1). - Pithecops hylaxPithecops hylaxThe Forest Quaker is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: brown, in fresh specimens generally uniform, in some slightly paler along a posterior area from base outwards on the fore wing. This is more commnu in the female than in...
Horsfield, 1828. Forest Quaker (L14.2).
Genus Neopithecops - The Quaker
- Neopithecops zalmoraNeopithecops zalmoraThe Quaker is a small butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:-Wet-season form:...
Butler 1870. Quaker (L15.1).
Genus Elkayce - The Tailed Cupids
- Elkalyce argiades (Pallas 1771). Tailed Cupid, earlier Everes argiades Evans (L16.1).
- Elkalyce diporidesElkalyce diporidesThe Chapman's Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Chapman 1909). Chapman's Cupid, earlier Everes diporides Chapman (L16.2) - Elkalyce kalaElkalyce kalaThe Black Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Upperside fuscous black. Fore and hind wings: jet-black anticiliary slender lines and on the hind wing traces of a subterminal line of black spots. Cilia, fore wing: dusky brown ; hind...
(de Nicéville, 1890). Black Cupid earlier Everes kala de Nicéville (L16.5).
Genus Shijimia - Moore's Cupid
- Shijimia mooreiShijimia mooreiThe Moore's Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Leech 1889). Moore's Cupid earlier Everes moorei Leech (L16.6).
Genus Bothrinia - The Hedge Cupid
- Bothrinia chennelliBothrinia chennelliThe Hedge Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: lavender-blue, varying a little in depth of tint. Forewing: a very slender line along the costa and an even border to the termen from apex to tornus dusky black...
(de Nicéville, 1884) Hedge Cupid (L17.1).
Genus Megisba - The Malayan
- Megisba malayaMegisba malayaThe Malayan is a small butterfly found in South Asia. It belongs to the family of gossamer-winged butterflies ....
(Horsfield, 1828) Malayan (H20.1, pg 220).
Genus Lycaenopsis - The Hedge Blues
- Lycaenopsis minimaLycaenopsis minimaThe Tiny Hedge Blue Lycaenopsis minima . is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India -References:...
Evans, 1932. Tiny Hedge Blue (L19.5). - Lycaenopsis marginataLycaenopsis marginataThe Margined Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Wet-season brood. Male upperside: black...
(de Nicéville, 1884). Margined Hedge Blue (L19.7). - Lycaenopsis transpectusLycaenopsis transpectusThe White-banded Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside white...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1879). White-banded Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis transpecta Moore (L19.8).
Genus Celastrina - The Hedge Blues
- Celastrina melaenaCelastrina melaenaThe Metallic Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: deep brown...
(Doherty, 1889). Metallic Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis melaena Rhe Phil (L19.4). - Celastrina albocoeruleusCelastrina albocoeruleusThe Albocerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1879). Albocerulean, previously Lycaenopsis albocoerulea Moore (L19.11). - Celastrina musinaCelastrina musinaThe Swinhoe's Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(Snellen, 1892). Swinhoe's Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis musina Swinhoe (L19.14). - Celastrina lavendularisCelastrina lavendularisThe Plain Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in Sri Lanka that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877). Plain Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis lavendularis Moore (L19.15). - Celastrina cardiaCelastrina cardiaThe Pale Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India -References:...
(Felder, 1860). Pale Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis cardia Moore (L19.16). - Celastrina huegeliCelastrina huegeliThe Large Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:The alternate scientific name is Celastrina huegelii...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1882). Large Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis huegelii Moore (L19.18). - Celastrina ladonidesCelastrina ladonidesThe Silvery Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India -References:...
(De L'Orza, 1869). Silvery Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis ladonides Hemming (L19.19). - Celastrina argiolus (Linnaeus 1758). Hill Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis argiolus Woodmason (L19.20).
- Celastrina iynteanaCelastrina iynteanaThe Jyntea Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(de Nicéville, 1883). Jyntea Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis jynteana de Nicéville (L19.21). - Celastrina diporaCelastrina diporaThe Dusky Blue Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1865). Dusky Blue Cupid, previously Everes dipora Moore (L16.3).
Genus Acytolepis - The Hedge Blues
- Acytolepis puspaAcytolepis puspaThe Common Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Borneo and New Guinea that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:...
(Horsfield, 1828). Common Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis puspa ToxopeusLambertus Johannes ToxopeusLambertus Johannes Toxopeus, born 1894 in Toeban, Java - died April 21, 1951 in Bandung, Java was a Java born, Dutch nationality lepidopterist. He mainly worked in Indonesia then known as the Dutch East Indies and specialised in the families Lycaenidae and Hesperiidae.-References:...
(L19.1). - Acytolepis lilaceaAcytolepis lilaceaThe Hampson's Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in Sri Lanka that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(Hampson, 1889). Hampson's Hedge Blue, Lycaenopsis lilacea Hampson (L19.2).
Genus Oreolyce - Hedge Blues
- Oreolyce quadriplagaOreolyce quadriplagaThe Naga Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(Snellen, 1892). Naga Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis quadriplaga Tytler (L19.3).
- Oreolyce vardhana (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1874). Dusky Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis vardhana Moore (L19.9).
Genus Akasinula - The White Hedge Blue
- Akasinula akasaAkasinula akasaThe White Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male Upperside, fore wing: black; a medial triangular area that extends from base outwards to the disc white, suffused at base and anteriorly with iridescent blue that spreads...
(Horsfield, 1828). White Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis akasa Frühstorfer (L19.10).
Genus Cyaniris - The Hedge Blues
- Cyaniris albidiscaCyaniris albidiscaThe Whitedisc Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:The butterfly was earlier known as Lycaenopsis albidisca Moore.-Description:...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883. Whitedisc Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis albidisca Moore (L19.6).
Genus Notarthinus - Chapman's Hedge Blue
- Notarthinus binghami Chapman, 1908. Chapman's Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis binghami Chapman (L19.17).
Genus Polyommatus - The Meadow Blues
- Polyommatus singalensisPolyommatus singalensisThe Singhalese Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in Sri Lanka that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877. Singhalese Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis singalensis Felder (L19.13). - Polyommatus loewiiPolyommatus loewiiThe Large Jewel Blue Polyommatus loewii is a species of blue butterfly found in South East Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in Sri Lanka and in India from South India to Orissa, and, in the north from Murree to Kumaon The range extends to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Java.Asia Minor,...
Zeller, 1847. Large Jewel Blue (L20.4). - Polyommatus astrarchePolyommatus astrarcheThe Orange-bordered Argus is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in many parts of the Palearctic region....
Bergstrasser, 1779. Orange-bordered Argus (L20.5). - Polyommatus sartaPolyommatus sarta-Male Upperside:Dark brown, overlaid on both fore and hind wings from the base outwards with bluish purple, this colour variable in extent but not reaching to the terminal margins in any specimens, and only up to or a little beyond the discs of the wings in very many...
(Alphéraky, 1882). Brilliant Meadow Blue (L20.14). - Polyommatus erosPolyommatus erosThe Eros blue Polyommatus eros is a species of blue butterfly found in Europe. It is also called as the Common Meadow Blue.-Range:The butterfly occurs in Europe, specifically along the Pyrenees, Alps and the Apennines.-Taxonomy:...
(Ochsenheimer, 1808). Common Meadow Blue (L20.16). Now doubtful. FUNET.
Genus Udara - The Hedge Blues
- Udara dilectaUdara dilectaUdara dilecta is a small butterfly found in India, China, and Malaya that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of U. dilecta from the Philippines...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1879. Prized Hedge Blue - Udara lankaUdara lankaThe Ceylon Hedge Blue Udara lanka is a small butterfly found in Sri Lanka that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: uniform purplish-blue; an extremely narrow bordering of black to the termen of both the fore and hind wings present in a few specimens, absent in...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877. Ceylon Hedge Blue, previously Lycaenopsis lanka Moore and Polyommatus lanka (L19.12).
Genus Phengaris - The Great Spotted Blue
- Phengaris atroguttataPhengaris atroguttataThe Great Spotted Blue is a small butterfly found in India, Myanmar, and China that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:It is found in Nagaland and the Chin Hills of Myanmar. Rare.-Description:...
(Oberthür 1876). Great Spotted Blue, previously Polyommatus atroguttata Oberthür (L20.1).
Genus Pseudophilotes - The Chequered Blue
- Pseudophilotes vicramaPseudophilotes vicramaThe Chequered Blue is a small butterfly found from Asia, east to Tian Shan and parts of China, west to the Balkan, Turkey, eastern Europe to southern Finland...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1865). Chequered Blue, previously Polyommatus vicrama Staudinger (L20.2).
Genus Plebejus - The Small Jewel Blue
- Plebejus christophe (Staudinger, 1874). Small Jewel Blue, previously Polyommatus christophi Butler (L20.3).
Genus Albulina - The Mountain Blues
- Albulina pheretesAlbulina pheretesThe Mountain Blue is a small butterfly found in the Himalayas that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Race lehana, Moore:Male upperside is purplish blue with dark blue at the bases of the wings...
(Hübner, 1805). Mountain Blue, previously Polyommatus pheretes Moore (L20.7). - Albulina asiaticaAlbulina asiaticaThe Azure Mountain Blue is a small butterfly found in the Himalayas that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:The butterfly occurs in the Himalayas and the Central Asian mountains.-See also:*Lycaenidae...
(Elwes, 1882). Azure Mountain Blue, previously Polyommatus asiatica Elwes (L20.8). - Albulina omphisaAlbulina omphisaThe Dusky Green Underwing is a species of blue butterfly found in Europe.-Description:Male has the upper sides of wings dark brown. Fore and hind wings are overlaid from base outwards for some distance with purplish blue, clear dark blue or shining metallic green...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1884. Dusky Green Underwing, previously Polyommatus omphisa (L20.10).
Genus Tiora - Dusky Meadow Blue
- Tiora devanicaTiora devanica-Description:Male upperside: dusky brown with more or less of a dense irroration of blue scales that spreads from the bases of the wings outwards towards the termen. The amount of this blue scaling is irregular and variable; on the fore wing it never extends up to the apex or terminal margin; on...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1874). Dusky Meadow Blue, previously Polyommatus devanica Moore (L20.15).
Genus Chilades - The Lime Blue
- Chilades laiusChilades laiusThe Lime Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Wet-season brood Male has a bluish-purple upperside...
(Cramer, 1782). Lime Blue (L21.1). - Chilades parrhasiusChilades parrhasiusThe Indian Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Fabricius, 1793). Indian Cupid, previously Everes parrhasius Fabricius (L16.4). - Chilades contractaChilades contractaThe Small Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Butler 1880). Small Cupid, previously Euchrysops contracta Butler (L23.2).
Genus Zizeeria - The Grass Blues
- Zizeeria karsandraZizeeria karsandraDark Grass Blue is a small butterfly found in the Southern Mediterranean, in a broad band to India, Sri Lanka, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea and northern and eastern Australia...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1865. Dark Grass Blue (L22.3). (Earlier Z. lysimonZizeeria knysnaThe Dark Grass Blue or African Grass Blue , is a species of blue butterfly found in Africa, on Cyprus and the Iberian Peninsula....
, mistakenly, previously pre-occupied.) - Zizeeria otis (Fabricius, 1787). Lesser Grass Blue (L22.5).
Genus Pseudozizeeria - The Pale Grass Blue
- Pseudozizeeria mahaPseudozizeeria maha.The Pale Grass Blue is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Wet-season brood:Male. Upperside silvery light blue with a satiny sheen in certain lights...
(Kollar, 1848). Pale Grass Blue, previously Zizeeria maha Kollar (L22.2).
Genus Zizula - The Tiny Grass Blue
- Zizula gaika (Trimen, 1862). Tiny Grass Blue, previously Zizula gaika Trimen; synonym Zizula hylaxZizula hylaxThe Gaika Blue or Tiny Grass Blue is a species of blue butterfly.-Description:Male Upperside: dull violet-blue, which changes to a brighter tint of violet in certain lights...
(Fabricius 1775) (now suppressed) (L22.4).
Genus Freyeria - The Grass Jewel
- Freyeria trochylusFreyeria trochylusThe Grass Jewel is a small butterfly found in Africa, southern Europe, India and southern Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: brown, somewhat variable in tint...
(Freyer, 1845). Grass Jewel, previously Zizeeria trochilus Freyer (L22.1).
Genus Euchrysops - The Gram Blues
- Euchrysops cnejusEuchrysops cnejusThe Gram Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: pale purplish suffused with a bluish shade, apparent only in certain lights. Fore wing: a slender black anticiliary line edged on the inner side narrowly with fuscous dark...
(Fabricius, 1798). Gram Blue (L23.1).
Genus Edales - The Plains Cupid
- Edales pandavaEdales pandavaThe Plains Cupid, Chilades pandava, is a species of blue butterfly found in India. They are among the few butterflies that breed on plants of the cycad family.-Wet-season brood:Male upperside is lavender-blue...
(Horsfield, 1829). Plains Cupid, previously Euchrysops pandava Horsfield (L23.3).
Genus Anthene - The Ciliate Blues
- Anthene emolusAnthene emolusThe Ciliate Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Male:Upperside: dull purple; bases of the wings suffused with blue ; both fore and hind wings with well-marked jet-black anticiliary lines, that on the fore wing expand slightly at tho apex...
(GodartJean Baptiste GodartJean-Baptiste Godart was a French entomologist.Born at Origny, Godart became impassioned by butterflies in his youth. He was charged by Pierre André Latreille with writing the article on these insects in the Encyclopédie Méthodique...
, 1823). Ciliate Blue, previously Lycaenesthes emolus Godart (L24.1). - Anthene lycaeninaAnthene lycaeninaThe Pointed Ciliate Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(C. FelderCajetan Freiherr von FelderBaron Cajetan von Felder, German: Cajetan Freiherr von Felder was an Austrian jurist, politician, and entomologist...
, 1868). Pointed Ciliate Blue, previously Lycaenesthes lycaenina Felder (L24.2).
Genus Catochrysops - The Forget-me-nots
- Catochrysops straboCatochrysops straboThe Forget-me-not is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It is found in Ceylon, India, from Sikkim to Indochina and in Sundaland, Sulawesi and the Philippines....
(Fabricius, 1793). Forget-me-not (L25.1). - Catochrysops lithargyria Doherty, 1891. Silver Forget-me-not (L25.2).
- Catochrysops panormusCatochrysops panormusThe Silver Forget-me-not is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of C. panorma from the Philippines-See also:*Lycaenidae...
(C. Felder, 1860). Silver Forget-me-not.
Genus Lampides - The Ceruleans and the Peablue
- Lampides boeticusLampides boeticusThe Peablue, Pea Blue, or Long-tailed Blue is a small butterfly found in Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia that belongs to the Lycaenids or gossamer-winged family....
(Linnaeus, 1767). Peablue (L26.1). - Lampides lacteataLampides lacteataThe Milky Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male Upperside: a uniform pale purplish blue slightly paler than in L. elpis. Fore and hind wings: very slender black anticiliary lines...
de Nicéville, 1895. Milky Cerulean, previously Jamides lacteata de Nicéville (L27.4). - Lampides kankenaLampides kankenaThe Glistening Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(Felder 1862). Glistening Cerulean, previously Jamides kankena Felder (L27.6).
Genus Jamides - The Ceruleans
- Jamides bochusJamides bochusThe Dark Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside, fore wing: velvety jet-black; base deep blue, beautifully metallic and shining, measured on the dorsum this colour occupies three-fourths of its length from base, its...
Stoll, 1782. Dark Cerulean (L27.1). - Jamides cleodusJamides cleodusThe White Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Chuck Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Felder, 1865). White Cerulean (L27.2). - Jamides celenoJamides celenoThe Common Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India belonging to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Like many tropical butterflies, this species shows seasonal polyphenism, with the appearance differing between adults according to the season.-Dry-season brood:Male upperside has the...
(Cramer, 1775). Common Cerulean (L27.3). - Jamides ferrariJamides ferrariFerrar's Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It is named after Michael Lloyd Ferrar.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Evans, 1932. Ferrar's Cerulean (L27.5). - Jamides alectoJamides alectoThe Metallic Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Felder, 1860). Metallic Cerulean (L27.7). - Jamides caeruleaJamides caeruleaThe Royal Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Druce, 1873). Royal Cerulean, previously Jamides coerulea Druce (L27.8).
Genus Orthomiella - The Straightwing Blue
- Orthomiella pontisOrthomiella pontisThe Straightwing Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
(ElwesElwesElwes is a surname, and may refer to* John Elwes * Henry John Elwes * Robert Elwes * Gervase Elwes ** Simon Elwes *** Dominick Elwes...
, 1887). Straightwing Blue (L28.1).
Genus Una - The Una
- Una ustaUna ustaThe Una is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies. , Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai, India...
(DistantWilliam Lucas DistantWilliam Lucas Distant was an English entomologist.-Biography:Distant was born in Rotherhithe, the son of a whaling captain Alexander Distant...
, 1886). Una (L29.1).
Genus Nacaduba - The Lineblues
- Nacaduba angustaNacaduba angustaThe White Lineblue Nacaduba angusta is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:Male upperside: purple with a frosted silvery-blue sheen very much as in N. macrophthalma. Fore wing : a slender black anticiliary line...
(Druce, 1873). White Lineblue (L30.1). - Nacaduba pactolusNacaduba pactolusNacaduba pactolus is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:A very variable form both in the shade of the ground-colour on the upperside and in the width, and more or less in the arrangement also of the transverse white lines that cross the wings.Typical Male.—Upperside : ...
(Felder, 1860). Large Four-line Blue (L30.2). - Nacaduba hermusNacaduba hermusThe Pale Four-line Blue Nacaduba hermus is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-Male:The upperside of the male is dark purplish brown. The fore and hindwings have a black ante-ciliary lines. The hindwing has two black spots that are nearly equal, one in interspace 1 and the other in...
(Felder 1860). Pale Four-line Blue (L30.3). - Nacaduba pavanaNacaduba pavanaThe Small Four-line Blue Nacaduba pavana is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in Southeast Asia.-Description:Male upperside: purple with a frosted silvery-blue sheen very much as in N. macrophthalma. Fore wing : a slender black anticiliary line...
(Horsfield, 1828). Small Four-line Blue (L30.5). - Nacaduba heliconNacaduba heliconPointed Lineblue is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of N. helicon from the Philippines...
Felder (no date). Pointed Lineblue (L30.7). - Nacaduba kuravaNacaduba kuravaThe Transparent Six-line Blue Nacaduba kurava is a species of Lycaenid butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male upperside: pale dull violet with in certain lights a frosted silvery sheen; bases of wings suffused slightly with blue. Fore wing: a slender anticiliary dark brown line...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857). Transparent Six-line Blue (L30.8). - Nacaduba beroeNacaduba beroeThe Opaque Six-line Blue is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of N. beroe from the Philippines...
(Felder & Felder, 1865). Opaque Six-line Blue (L30.9). - Nacaduba bereniceNacaduba bereniceThe Rounded Six-line Blue Nacaduba berenice is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in Southeast Asia.-Race plumbeomicans:Male upperside: dull purplish-blue, in certain lights with a shining plumbeous frosting. Fore and hind wings: black anticiliary lines and on the hind wing the black subterminal...
(Herrich-Schäffer, 1869). Rounded Six-line Blue (L30.10). - Nacaduba bhutea de Nicéville. Bhutya Lineblue (L30.12) no entry in LepIndex.
- Nacaduba calauriaNacaduba calauriaDark Ceylon 6-Lineblue is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia....
(C. Felder, 1860). Dark Ceylon Six-line Blue.
Genus Catapyrops - Felder's Lineblue
- Catapyrops ancyraCatapyrops ancyraFelder's Lineblue, Catapyrops ancyra, is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in Southeast Asia.-Description:Male upperside: plumbeous blue. Fore and hind wings: anticiliary jet-black lines ; on the hind wing subterminal subequal black spots in interspaces 1 and 2, beyond which there is a terminal...
(Felder, 1860). Felder's Lineblue, previously Nacaduba ancyra Elwes (L30.6).
Genus Prosotas - The Lineblues
- Prosotas alutaProsotas alutaThe Banded Lineblue is a species of blue butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Race coelestis: Male upperside: shining bluish with a purple flush in certain lights. Fore and hind wings: termen narrowly edged with fuscous black on which the jet-black anticiliary line on each wing is obscurely...
(Druce, 1873). 'Banded Lineblue, previously Nacaduba aluta, Nacaduba nora (L30.11). - Prosotas noraProsotas noraThe Common Lineblue Prosotas nora is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male Upperside: purplish-brown or purplish with a dark tint, some specimens brown with, a very slight purplish sheen seen only in certain lights...
(Felder, 1860). Common Lineblue, previously Nacaduba nora Felder (L30.13). - Prosotas dubiosaProsotas dubiosaThe Tailless Lineblue is a species of blue butterfly found in Asia. It is called the Small Purple Line Blue in Australia.-Range:...
(Semper, 1879). Tailless Lineblue, previously Nacaduba dubiosa Evans (L30.14). - Prosotas noreiaProsotas noreiaThe White-tipped Lineblue Prosotas noreia is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-Race hampsoni:Male upperside pale brown flushed with shining purple...
(Felder, 1868). White-tipped Lineblue, previously Nacaduba noreia Felder (L30.15). - Prosotas dilataProsotas dilataProsotas dilata is a species of Lineblue belonging to the blue butterfly family. The butterfly is found in the Nicobar islands of India. It is now considered as a subspecies of the Common Lineblue Prosotas nora....
(Evans, 1932). previously Nacaduba dilata Evans. - Prosotas piaProsotas piaProsotas pia is a species of blue butterfly found in Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from in the Himalayas from Sikkim to Assam and Naga hills. The crange extends eastwards to Myanmar and southern Yunnan. It also occurs in Sundaland, Sulawesi and Serang in South East Asia.-References:*...
Toxopeus, 1929. (From FUNET site) - Prosotas bhuteaProsotas bhuteaThe Bhutya Lineblue is a species of blue butterfly found in Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from Sikkim to Assam and extends to Karens and onto Yunnan.-Description:...
(de Nicéville, 1884). Bhutya Lineblue. Sikkim - Assam, Karens, Yunnan. Earlier Nacaduba bhutea (L30.12). (From FUNET site) - Prosotas luteaProsotas luteaProsotas lutea is a species of blue butterfly found in Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from in the Himalayas from Sikkim onto Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra towards the South and southern Yunnan to the East.-References:...
(Martin, 1895). (From FUNET site)
Genus Petrelaea - The Dingy Lineblue
- Petrelaea dana (de Nicéville, 1884). Dingy Lineblue, previously Nacaduba dana de Nicéville (L30.16).
Genus Lycaena - The Coppers
- Lycaena pavanaLycaena pavanaThe White-bordered Copper is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Kollar, 1848. White-bordered Copper (L31.1). - Lycaena phlaeas (LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1761). Common Copper (L31.2). - Lycaena thetisLycaena thetisThe Golden Copper is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Klug, 1834. Golden Copper (L31.3). - Lycaena kasyapaLycaena kasyapaThe Green Copper is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1865). Green Copper (L31.4) - Lycaena semiargus Stauder, 1923. Chumbi Argus, previously Polyommatus semiargus Elwes (L20.6).
- Lycaena metallica Felder & Felder, 1865. Small Green Underwing, previously Polyommatus metallica Tytler (L20.11).
- Lycaena galathea Blanchard, 1844. Large Green Underwing, previously Polyommatus galathea Evans (L20.12).
- Lycaena orbitulusLycaena orbitulusThe Greenish Mountain Blue is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Asia and Europe.-Description:Race jaloka found in India was earlier called Polyommatus jaloka Moore, 1874. There is considerable variation in the species.The male has the upperside brown with metallic green or blue...
(Esper, 1800). Greenish Mountain Blue, previously Polyommatus orbitulus Evans (L20.13). - Lycaena younghusbandiLycaena younghusbandiAlbulina younghusbandi is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male upperside: dark satiny brown with a slightly plumbeous tint in certain lights, more apparent towards the bases of the wings than over the outer portions...
Elwes, 1906. Chumbi Green Underwing, previously Polyommatus younghusbandi Elwes (L20.9).
Genus Heliophorus - The Sapphires
- Heliophorus senaHeliophorus senaThe Sorrel Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Kollar 1844). Sorrel Sapphire (L32.1). - Heliophorus epiclesHeliophorus epiclesThe Purple Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Godart 1823. Purple Sapphire (L32.2). - Heliophorus kohimensisHeliophorus kohimensisThe Naga Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Tytler 1912). Naga Sapphire (L32.3). - Heliophorus bakeriHeliophorus bakeriThe Western Blue Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Evans 1927. Western Blue Sapphire (L32.4). - Heliophorus odaHeliophorus odaThe Eastern Blue Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Hewitson 1865). Eastern Blue Sapphire (L32.5). - Heliophorus brahmaHeliophorus brahmaThe Golden Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
1857). Golden Sapphire (L32.6). - Heliophorus hybridaHeliophorus hybridaThe Hybrid Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Tytler 1912). Hybrid Sapphire (L32.7). - Heliophorus androclesHeliophorus androclesThe Green Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India and Nepal that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India -References:...
(Westwood 1851). Green Sapphire (L32.8). - Heliophorus tamuHeliophorus tamuThe Powdery Green Sapphire is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Kollar 1848). Powdery Green Sapphire (L32.9).
Genus Strymon - The White-line Hairstreaks
- Superflua sassanidesSuperflua sassanidesThe White-line Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(Kollar, 1850). White-line Hairstreak, previously Strymon sassanides Kollar (L34.1). - Strymon mackwoodiStrymon mackwoodiMackwood's Hairstreak, Strymon mackwoodi, is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W. H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
EvansW. H. EvansBrigadier William Harry Evans C.S.L, C.I.E., D.S.O. was a lepidopterist and army officer who worked in India. He documented the butterfly fauna of India , Burma and Ceylon in a series of articles in the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society...
. Mackwood's Hairstreak (L34.2).
Genus Pamela - Lister's Hairstreak
- Pamela dudgeoniiPamela dudgeoniiThe Lister's Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(de NicévilleLionel de NicévilleCharles Lionel Augustus de Nicéville was a curator at the Indian Museum in Calcutta . He studied the butterflies of South Asia and wrote a three volume monograph on the butterflies of India, Pakistan, Burma and Sri Lanka.Born in a noble Huguenot family, his father was a physician. He was educated...
, 1895). Lister's Hairstreak, previously Listeria dudgeoni De Nicéville (L35.1).
Genus Euaspa - Water Hairstreak
- Euaspa milioniaEuaspa milioniaThe Water Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Hewitson, 1869). Water Hairstreak (L36.1).
Genus Thecla - The Hairstreaks
- Thecla pavoThecla pavoThe Peacock Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W., Scoble, M. J., Robinson, G. S. & Pitkin, B. . 2003. The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . World Wide Web electronic publication....
(de Nicéville, 1887). Peacock Hairstreak (L37.3). - Thecla lethaThecla lethaThe Watson's Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids family or Blues family.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India in Assam and extends to the Chin Hills and southern Shan states in Myanmar....
(Watson, 1896). Watson's Hairstreak (L37.5). - Thecla zihaThecla zihaThe White-spotted Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(Hewitson, 1865). White-spotted Hairstreak (L37.18). - Thecla leechiiThecla leechiiThe Ferruginous Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
de NicévilleLionel de NicévilleCharles Lionel Augustus de Nicéville was a curator at the Indian Museum in Calcutta . He studied the butterflies of South Asia and wrote a three volume monograph on the butterflies of India, Pakistan, Burma and Sri Lanka.Born in a noble Huguenot family, his father was a physician. He was educated...
, 1892. Ferruginous Hairstreak, previously Callophrys leechii de Nicéville (L33.1). - Thecla chalybeiaThecla chalybeiaThe Plumbeous Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(LeechLeechLeeches are segmented worms that belong to the phylum Annelida and comprise the subclass Hirudinea. Like other oligochaetes such as earthworms, leeches share a clitellum and are hermaphrodites. Nevertheless, they differ from other oligochaetes in significant ways...
, 1890). Plumbeous Hairstreak, previously Callophrys chalybeia Leech (L33.2).
Genus Esakiozephyrus - The Hairstreaks
- Esakiozephyrus icanaEsakiozephyrus icanaThe Indian Purple Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. The butterfly was classified as Thecla icana Moore. The butterfly occurs in India in the Western Himalayas from Kulu to Garhwal, Nepal, Sikkim to Bhutan and Myanmar. The butterfly also...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
1874). Dull-green Hairstreak, previously Thecla icana Moore (L37.1). - Esakiozephyrus bietiEsakiozephyrus bietiThe Indian Purple Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:The butterfly was previously classified as Thecla bieti De Nicéville.-Range:...
(Oberthür, 1886). Indian Purple Hairstreak, previously Thecla bieti de Nicéville. (L37.2).
Genus Chrysozephyrus - The Hairstreaks
- Chrysozephyrus ataxusChrysozephyrus ataxusThe Wonderful Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:The butterfly was previously classified as Thecla ataxus Doubleday...
(Westwood, 1851). Wonderful Hairstreak, previously Thecla ataxus Doubleday (L37.4). - Chrysozephyrus surioiaChrysozephyrus surioiaThe Cerulean Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:The butterfly was previously classified as Thecla surioia Doubleday.-Range:...
(Tytler, 1915). Cerulean Hairstreak, previously Thecla surioia Tytler (L37.6). - Chrysozephyrus vittataChrysozephyrus vittataThe Tytler's Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
(Tytler, 1915). Tytler's Hairstreak, previously Thecla vittata Tytler (L37.7). - Chrysozephyrus dumaChrysozephyrus dumaThe Metallic Green Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:The butterfly was previously classified as Thecla duma .-Range:...
(Hewitson, 1869). Metallic Green Hairstreak, previously Thecla duma Hewitson (L37.8). - Chrysozephyrus zoaChrysozephyrus zoaThe Powdered Green Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(de Nicéville, 1889). Powdered Green Hairstreak, previously Thecla zoa de Nicéville (L37.9). - Chrysozephyrus kabruaChrysozephyrus kabruaThe Kabru Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(Tytler, 1915). Kabru Hairstreak, previously Thecla kabrua Tytler (L37.11). - Chrysozephyrus birupaChrysozephyrus birupaThe Fawn Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:The butterfly occurs in North West India from Simla to Kumaon, and in Nepal-References:...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877). Fawn Hairstreak, previously Thecla birupa Moore (L37.12). - Chrysozephyrus jakamensisChrysozephyrus jakamensisThe Jakama Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(Tytler, 1915). Jakama Hairstreak, previously Thecla jakamensis Tytler (L37.13). - Chrysozephyrus sylaChrysozephyrus sylaThe Silver Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:The butterfly occurs in Afghanistan, Pakistan and North West India - from Safed Koh, Chitral to Kumaon and from Sikkim to Manipur.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W., Scoble, M. J., Robinson,...
(Kollar, 1848). Silver Hairstreak, previously Thecla syla Kollar (L37.14). - Chrysozephyrus kirbariensisChrysozephyrus kirbariensisThe Kirbari Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and onto Myanmar.-References:...
(Tytler, 1915). Kirbari Hairstreak, previously Thecla kirbariensis Tytler (L37.15). - Chrysozephyrus paonaChrysozephyrus paonaThe Paona Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(Tytler, 1915). Paona Hairstreak, previously Thecla paona Tytler (L37.16). - Chrysozephyrus khasiaChrysozephyrus khasiaThe Tailless Metallic Green Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(de Nicéville, 1890). Tailless Metallic Green Hairstreak, previously Thecla khasia de Nicéville (L37.17).
Genus Teratozephyrus - The Suroifui Hairstreak
- Teratozephyrus doniTeratozephyrus doniThe Suroifui Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
(Tytler, 1915). Suroifui Hairstreak, previously Thecla doni Tytler (L37.10).
Genus Chaetoprocta - The Walnut Blue
- Chaetoprocta odataChaetoprocta odataThe Walnut Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies. , Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai, India...
(HewitsonWilliam Chapman HewitsonWilliam Chapman Hewitson was a British naturalist, born on 9 January 1806 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and died on 28 May 1878. A wealthy collector, this naturalist was particularly devoted to the Coleoptera and the Lepidoptera and, also, to bird's nests and eggs...
, 1865). Walnut Blue (L38.1).
Genus Amblopala - The Chinese Hairstreak
- Amblopala avidienaAmblopala avidienaThe Chinese Hairstreak is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
HewitsonWilliam Chapman HewitsonWilliam Chapman Hewitson was a British naturalist, born on 9 January 1806 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and died on 28 May 1878. A wealthy collector, this naturalist was particularly devoted to the Coleoptera and the Lepidoptera and, also, to bird's nests and eggs...
, 1877. Chinese Hairstreak (L39.1).
Genus Curetis - The Sunbeams
- Curetis thetisCuretis thetisThe Indian Sunbeam, Curetis thetis is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-Distribution:The butterfly occurs in Peninsular India, south of the Himalayas, but not in the desert tracts or in areas with a scanty rainfall; parts of Assam; Saurashtra; Bengal, Sylhet onto Myanmar...
(DruryDru DruryDru Drury was a British entomologist, one of the foremost of his time.He was born in Wood Lane, London. His father was a silversmith, and Dru took over the business in 1748. He retired as a silversmith in 1789 to devote his time entirely to entomology...
, 1773). Indian Sunbeam (L40.1). - Curetis saronisCuretis saronisThe Burmese Sunbeam Curetis saronis is a species of butterfly belong to the lycaenid family. It is found in Asia.-Distribution:Eastern India. Assam. Sylhet to Myanmar, Thailand, Indo China. Sumatra, Singapore. Pulau Rumbia.-References:...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877. Burmese Sunbeam (L40.2). - Curetis bulisCuretis bulisThe Bright Sunbeam Curetis bulis is a species of butterfly belong to the lycaenid family. It is found in Asia.-Description:MaleMale Upperside, fore wing: velvety black, an elongate broad medial patch dark orange-red, tbat extends from base outwards for about three-fourths the length of the wing and...
WestwoodJohn Obadiah WestwoodJohn Obadiah Westwood was an English entomologist and archaeologist also noted for his artistic talents.Born in Sheffield, he studied to be a lawyer but abandoned that for his scientific interests....
, [1851]. Bright Sunbeam (L40.3). - Curetis acutaCuretis acutaThe Angled Sunbeam Curetis acuta is a species of butterfly belong to the lycaenid family. It is found in Asia.-Distribution:South India. Pachhmari. Mussoories to Dawnas. Assam, China, Hainan, Taiwan, Japan. Possibly North Burma and Indo China....
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877. Angled Sunbeam (L40.4). - Curetis sivaCuretis sivaThe Shiva's Sunbeam, Curetis siva is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Evans, 1954. Shiva's Sunbeam - Curetis dentataCuretis dentataThe Toothed Sunbeam, Curetis dentata is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1879. Toothed Sunbeam
Genus Iraota - The Silverstreak Blues
- Iraota timoleonIraota timoleonThe Silverstreak Blue, Iraota timoleon is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
StollCaspar StollCaspar Stoll was born in Hessen-Kassel , probably between 1725 and 1730. Being either a clerk or a porter at the Admiralty of Amsterdam, he published several works on entomology. Stoll's publications of stick insects, mantids and their relatives are particularly well known.-Life:In 1791 Stoll wrote...
, 1790. Silverstreak Blue (L41.1). - Iraota rochanaIraota rochanaThe Scarce Silverstreak Blue, Iraota rochana is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly with several subspecies found in The Scarce Silverstreak Blue, Iraota rochana is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly with several subspecies found in The Scarce Silverstreak Blue, Iraota rochana is a...
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, 1829. Scarce Silverstreak (L41.2).
Genus Horsfieldia - The Leaf Blue
- Horsfieldia anita MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
. Purple Leaf Blue (L42.1)???
Genus Thaduka - The Many-tailed Oak-Blue
- Thaduka multicaudataThaduka multicaudataThe Many-tailed Oak-Blue, Thaduka multicaudata is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Moore, 1878. Many-tailed Oak-Blue (L43.1).
Genus Mahathala - The Falcate Oakblue
- Mahathala ameriaMahathala ameriaThe Falcate Oakblue Mahathala ameria is a species of blue butterfly found in South East Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from Bengal to Assam, the Khasi hills, and other parts of NE India onto Southern Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Java. It is also found in Western and Southern China,...
(Hewitson, 1862). Falcate Oakblue (L44.1).
Genus Apporasa - The Crenulate Oakblue
- Apporasa atkinsoniApporasa atkinsoniCrenulate Oakblue Apporasa atkinsoni is a beautiful butterfly found in South Asia that belongs to the Blues or Lycaenidae family.-Description:The following description is taken from C. T. Bingham Fauna of British India. Butterflies...
(Hewitson, 1869). Crenulate Oakblue, previously Mahathala atkinsoni Hewitson (L44.2).
Genus Amblypodia - The Oakblues
- Amblypodia suffusaAmblypodia suffusaTytler's Rosy Oakblue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
Tytler, 1915. Tytler's Rosy Oakblue (L45.4). - Amblypodia silhetensisAmblypodia silhetensisThe Sylhet Oakblue The Sylhet Oakblue The Sylhet Oakblue (Arhopala silhetensis, sometimes placed in Amblypodia is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
Hewitson, 1862. Sylhet Oakblue (L45.5). - Amblypodia yendavaAmblypodia yendavaThe Singapore Oakblue The Singapore Oakblue The Singapore Oakblue (Amblypodia yendava is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
Grose-Smith, 1887. Singapore Oakblue (L45.6). - Amblypodia agabaAmblypodia agabaThe Purple-glazed Oakblue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
Hewitson, 1862. Purple-glazed Oakblue (L45.12). - Amblypodia alaxAmblypodia alaxThe name The name The name (Arhopala alax, sometimes placed in Amblypodia is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
Evans, 1932. Silky Oakblue (L45.15). - Amblypodia paraleaAmblypodia paraleaThe Glazed Oakblue The Glazed Oakblue The Glazed Oakblue (Arhopala paralea, sometimes in Amblypodia is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
Evans, 1925. Glazed Oakblue (L45.17). - Amblypodia alesiaAmblypodia alesiaThe Pallid Oakblue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India in Andamans and from Dawnas to South Myanmar.-References:...
Felder, 1865. Pallid Oakblue (L45.24). - Amblypodia dodonaeaAmblypodia dodonaeaThe Pale Himalayan Oakblue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:...
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857. Pale Himalayan Oakblue (L45.25). - Amblypodia ramaAmblypodia ramaThe Dark Himalayan Oakblue The Dark Himalayan Oakblue The Dark Himalayan Oakblue (Arhopala rama, sometimes placed in Amblypodia is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
(Kollar, 1848). Dark Himalayan Oakblue (L45.26). - Amblypodia apidanusAmblypodia apidanusThe Plain Plushblue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from Assam to Karens and from Dawnas to South Myanmar.-References:...
Doherty. Plain Plushblue (L45.42) Flos apidanus (?). - Amblypodia aresteAmblypodia aresteThe Tailless Plushblue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from Sikkim to Assam and Northern and Southern Shan states.-References:...
Hewitson, 1862. Tailless Plushblue (L45.46).
Genus Arhopala - The Oakblues
- Arhopala anarte (Hewitson 1862). Magnificent Oakblue, previously Amblypodia anarte Hewitson (L45.1).
- Arhopala camdeo (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857). Lilac Oakblue, previously Amblypodia camdeo Moore (L45.3). - Arhopala ace de Nicéville, 1892. Tytler's Dull Oakblue, previously Amblypodia ace Tytler (L45.7).
- Arhopala agrataArhopala agrataThe De Niceville's Oakblue, Arhopala agrata is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of A. agrata from the Philippines...
de Nicéville, 1890. de Nicéville's Oakblue, previously Amblypodia agrata de Nicéville (L45.8). - Arhopala oenea (Hewitson, 1869). Hewitson's Oakblue, previously Amblypodia aenea Hewitson (L45.9).
- Arhopala khamti Doherty, 1891. Doherty's Oakblue, previously Amblypodia khamti Doherty (L45.10).
- Arhopala alemon (de Nicéville 1891). Indian Oakblue, previously Amblypodia alemon de Nicéville (L45.14).
- Arhopala amantesArhopala amantesThe Large Oakblue, Arhopala amantes is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-Gallery:Arhopala amantes is largest lycanid in Sri Lanka.It's surprisingly inconspicuous on the wing despite the brilliant metallic blue markings on its upper side.In the female, the blue scales are...
(Hewitson, 1862). Large Oakblue, previously Amblypodia amantes Hewitson (L45.18). - Arhopala bazalusArhopala bazalusThe Powdered Oakblue, Arhopala bazalus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in China, Sikkim, Assam, Burma and the Philippines.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of A. bazalus from the Philippines...
(Hewitson, 1862). Powdered Oakblue, previously Amblypodia bazalus Hewitson (L45.20). - Arhopala eumolphusArhopala eumolphusArhopala eumolphus, the Green Oakblue, is a lycaenid butterfly from the Indo-Oriental region.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of A. eumolphus from the Philippines...
(Cramer, 1782). Green Oakblue, previously Amblypodia eumolphus (L45.21). - Arhopala ormistoni Riley, 1920. Ormiston's Oakblue, previously Amblypodia ormistoni (L45.22).
- Arhopala comica de Nicéville, 1900. Comic Oakblue, previously Amblypodia comica (L45.27).
- Arhopala paramutaArhopala paramutaThe Hooked Oakblue is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in south-east Asia .-Subspecies:* Arhopala paramuta paramuta...
(de Nicéville, 1884). Hooked Oakblue, previously Amblypodia paramuta (L45.28). - Arhopala asopia (Hewitson, 1869). Plain Tailless Oakblue, previously Amblypodia asopia (L45.29).
- Arhopala zeta (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877). Andaman Tailless Oakblue, previously Amblypodia zeta (L45.30). - Arhopala arvina (Hewitson 1869). Purple Brown Tailless Oakblue, previously Amblypodia arvina (L45.31).
- Arhopala ammonArhopala ammonThe Malayan Oakblue, Arhopala ammon is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Hewitson, 1862). Malayan Bushblue, previously Amblypodia ammon(L45.35). - Arhopala birmanaArhopala birmanaThe Burmese Bushblue, Arhopala birmana is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883) Burmese Bushblue, previously Amblypodia birmana (L45.36). - Arhopala ellisi Evans, 1914. Ellis's Bushblue, previously Amblypodia ellisi (L45.38).
- Arhopala abseusArhopala abseusThe Aberrant Oakblue or Aberrant Bushblue is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Hewitson, 1862). Aberrant Bushblue, previously Amblypodia abseus (L45.39). - Arhopala diardiArhopala diardiThe Bifid Plushblue, Flos diardi is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of Flos diardi from the Philippines....
(Hewitson, 1862). Bifid Plushblue, previously Amblypodia diardi (L45.40). - Arhopala fulgidaArhopala fulgidaThe Flos fulgida or Shining Plushblue is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia, including India.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of Flos fulgida from the Philippines...
(Hewitson, 1863). Shining Plushblue, previously Amblypodia fulgida (L45.41). - Arhopala chinensis Felder, 1865. Chinese Plushblue, previously Amblypodia chinensis (L45.45).
Genus Nilasera - The Oakblues
- Nilasera opalinaNilasera opalinaThe Opal Oakblue, Arhopala opalina, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Assam, Burma, Thailand, Malaya and Java....
MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883. Opal Oakblue, previously Amblypodia opalina Moore (L45.2). - Nilasera centaurusNilasera centaurusThe Centaur Oakblue or Dull Oakblue is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Fabricius, 1775). Centaur Oakblue, previously Amblypodia centaurus Moore (L45.16). - Nilasera adriana de Nicéville, 1884. Variegated Plushblue, previously Amblypodia adriana de Nicéville (L45.43).
- Nilasera asoka de Nicéville, 1884 . Spangled Plushblue, previously Amblypodia asoka de Nicéville (L45.44).
- Narathura fulla (Hewitson, 1862). Spotless Oakblue, previously Amblypodia fulla Riley (L45.47).
Genus Panchala - The Oakblues
- Panchala aleaPanchala aleaThe Rosy Oakblue, Arhopala alea is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Hewitson, 1862). Rosy Oakblue, previously Amblypodia alea Hewitson (L45.11). - Panchala canaraica (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1884). Kanara Oakblue, previously Amblypodia canaraica Moore (L45.13). - Panchala singla (de Nicéville, 1885). Yellowdisc Oakblue, previously Amblypodia singla de Nicéville (L45.19).
- Panchala ganesaPanchala ganesaThe Tailless Bushblue is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857). Tailless Bushblue, previously Amblypodia ganesa Moore (L45.33).
Genus Acesina - The Oakblues
- Acesina paraganesa de Nicéville 1882. Dusky Bushblue, previously Amblypodia paraganesa de Nicéville (L45.34).
- Acesina aberrans de Nicéville, 1889. Pale Bushblue, previously Amblypodia aberrans de Nicéville (L45.37).
Genus Narathura - The Tamil Oakblue
- Narathura bazaloidesNarathura bazaloidesThe Tamil Oakblue, Arhopala bazaloides is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. Also known as Lycaenidae, they are members of the superfamily Papilionoidea, the true butterflies...
(Hewitson, 1878). Tamil Oakblue, previously Amblypodia bazaloides Hewitson (L45.23).
Genus Darasana - The Tailless Oakblue
- Darasana perimuta (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857). Yellowdisc Tailless Oakblue, previously Amblypodia perimuta Moore (L45.32).
Genus Surendra - The Acacia Blue
- Surendra quercetorumSurendra quercetorumThe Common Acacia Blue, Surendra quercetorum is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.The larvae feed on Acacia pennata and Acacia caesia.-Subspecies:*Surendra quercetorum quercetorum...
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857). Common Acacia Blue (L46.1).
Genus Zinaspa - The Silver Streaked Acacia Blue
- Zinaspa todaraZinaspa todaraThe Silver Streaked Acacia Blue, Zinaspa todara is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883). Silver Streaked Acacia Blue, previously Surendra todara Moore (L46.2).
Genus Mota - The Saffron
- Mota massylaMota massylaSaffron is a species of blue butterfly found in South East Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India in the Himalayas from Sikkim to Bhutan, Assam and Manipur. It extends to Sylhet and Naga hills. The range extends eastwards to northern Thailand and southern Yunnan.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W.,...
(Hewitson, 1869). Saffron (L47.1).
Genus Yasoda - The Branded Yamfly
- Yasoda tripunctataYasoda tripunctataThe Branded Yamfly is a species of blue butterfly found in Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India in the Himalayas from Sikkim right across to central Myanmar. Naga hills. The range extends southeastwards to Thailand, Laos, Northern Vietnam and Southern Yunnan.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W.,...
(Hewitson, 1863). Branded Yamfly (L49.1).
Genus Drina - The Brown Yamfly
- Drina doninaDrina doninaThe Brown Yamfly Drina donina is a species of blue butterfly found in Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India in the Lushai hills and across to Dawnas in Myanmar. The range extends eastwards to Indo China and southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W.,...
(Hewitson, 1865). Brown Yamfly (L50.1).
Genus Apharitis - The Tawny Silverline
- Apharitis acamusApharitis acamusThe Tawny Silverline, Apharitis acamus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia and North Africa.-External links:*...
Butler. Tawny Silverline (L51.1).
Genus Spindasis - The Silverlines
- Spindasis vulcanusSpindasis vulcanusThe Common Silverline, Spindasis vulcanus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.The wingspan is 26–34 mm.The larvae feed on Jujube, Zizyphus rugosa, Lxora longifolia, Clerodendrum siphomanthus, Allophylus cobbe en Canthium parviflorum....
(Fabricius, 1775). Common Silverline (L52.1). - Spindasis elwesi Evans, 1925. Elwes' Silverline (L52.9).
- Spindasis lohitaSpindasis lohitaThe Long-banded Silverline, Spindasis lohita is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Horsfield, 1829). Long-banded Silverline (L52.11).
Genus Aphnaeus - The Silverlines
- Aphnaeus schistaceaAphnaeus schistaceaThe Plumbeous Silverline, Aphnaeus schistacea is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
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, 1881. Plumbeous Silverline, previously Spindasis schistacea Moore (L52.2). - Aphnaeus gabriel Swinhoe, 1912. Grey Silverline, previously Spindasis gabriel Swinhoe (L52.3).
- Aphnaeus abnormisAphnaeus abnormisThe Abnormal Silverline, Cigaritis abnormis is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
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, 1883. Abnormal Silverline, previously Spindasis abnormis Moore (L52.4). - Aphnaeus ictisAphnaeus ictisThe Common Shot Silverline, Aphnaeus ictis is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Hewitson, 1865. Common Shot Silverline, previously Spindasis ictis Felder (L52.5). - Aphnaeus elimaAphnaeus elimaThe Scarce Shot Silverline, Aphnaeus elima is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
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, 1877. Scarce Shot Silverline, previously Spindasis elima Moore (L52.6). - Aphnaeus nipalicus MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1884. Silvergrey Silverline, previously Spindasis nipalicus Moore (L52.7). - Aphnaeus rukmini de Nicéville, 1889. Khaki Silverline, previously Spindasis rukmini de Nicéville (L52.8).
- Aphnaeus syama (Horsfield, 1829). Club Silverline, previously Spindasis syamaSpindasis syamaThe Club Silverline is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South-East Asia.The wingspan is 27–32 mm.The larvae feed on Psidium guajava and Dioscorea batatus....
Moore (L52.10). - Aphnaeus lilacinusAphnaeus lilacinusThe Lilac Silverline, Aphnaeus lilacinus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
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, 1884. Lilac Silverline, previously Apharitis lilacinus Moore (L51.2).
Genus Zesius - The Redspot
- Zesius chrysomallusZesius chrysomallusThe Redspot is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.The host plants of the larvae include Terminalia catappa and Smilax zeylanica....
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, 1819/21. Redspot (L53.1).
Genus Pratapa - The Tufted Royals
- Pratapa devaPratapa devaThe White Royal, Pratapa deva is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Photographs of correctly determined specimens from the Philippines...
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, 1857). White Royal (L54.5). - Pratapa icetasPratapa icetasThe Dark Blue Royal, Pratapa icetas is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Pakistan and India....
(Hewitson, 1865). Dark Blue Royal (L54.6).
Genus Dacalana - The Double Tufted Royal
- Dacalana viduraDacalana viduraThe Double Tufted Royal Dacalana vidura is a species of blue butterfly found in South East Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from Assam eastwards and across to Dawnas and southern Myanmar. The range extends to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Java.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W., Scoble, M....
(Horsfield, 1857). 'Double Tufted Royal, previously Pratapa vidura (L54.1).
Genus Ancema - The Royals
- Ancema cotys (Hewitson, 1865). White-banded Royal, previously Pratapa cotys Hewitson (L54.2).
- Ancema ctesiaAncema ctesiaThe Bi-spot Royal Dacalana ctesia is a species of blue butterfly found in Pakistan and India....
(Hewitson, 1865). Bi-spot Royal, previously Pratapa ctesia Hewitson (L54.3). - Ancema blankaAncema blankaThe Silver Royal, Ancema blanka is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Photographs of correctly determined specimens ofAncema blanka from the Philippines...
(de Nicéville, 1895). Silver Royal, previously Pratapa blanka Evans (L54.4). - Ancema icetoides (Elwes, 1892). Blue Royal Assam, previously Pratapa icetoidesPratapa icetoidesThe Blue Royal Pratapa icetoides is a species of blue butterfly found in South East Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India from Assam, the Khasi Hills, eastwards and across to north and south Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Java, Borneo, Sumatra, Sulawesi and...
de Nicéville (L54.7). - Ancema ister (Hewitson, 1865). Uncertain Royal, previously Tajuria ister Hewitson (L55.5).
Genus Creon - The Broadtail Royal
- Creon cleobisCreon cleobisThe Broadtail Royal, Creon cleobis is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Godart, 1823). Broadtail Royal, previously Pratapa cleobis Godart (L54.8).
Genus Maneca - The Slate Royal
- Maneca bhotea (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1884). Slate Royal, previously Pratapa bhotea Moore (L54.9).
Genus Tajuria - The Royals
- Tajuria yajna (Doherty, 1886). Chestnut and Black Royal (L55.3).
- Tajuria albiplaga (de Nicéville, 1887). Pallid Royal (L55.9).
- Tajuria sebonga Tytler, 1915. Tytler's Royal (L55.10) It is a valid synonym of T. jalajala pallescens (Druce).
- Tajuria thyia de Nicéville, 1892. Dusky Royal (L55.11).
- Tajuria jehanaTajuria jehanaThe Plains Blue Royal, Tajuria jehana is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
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, 1883. Plains Blue Royal (L55.12). - Tajuria cippusTajuria cippusThe Peacock Royal , Tajuria cippus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Fabricius, 1798). Peacock Royal (L55.13). - Tajuria illurgioides de Nicéville, 1890. Scarce White Royal (L55.15).
- Tajuria maculataTajuria maculataThe Spotted Royal, Tajuria maculata is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India...
Hewitson. Spotted Royal (L55.17)
Genus Remelana - The Chocolate Royal
- Remelana jangalaRemelana jangalaThe Chocolate Royal , Remelana jangala is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Photographs of correctly determined specimens of Remelana jangala from the Philippines* Excellent account.Life ccle photographs....
(Horsfield, 1829). Chocolate Royal, previously Tajuria jangala Moore (L55.1).
Genus Sithon - The Orange and Black Royal
- Sithon megistia (Hewitson, 1869). Orange and Black Royal, previously Tajuria megistia Hewitson (L55.2).
Genus Ops - The Branded Royal
- Ops melastigmaOps melastigmaThe Branded Royal, Ops melastigma',' is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(de Nicéville, 1887). Branded Royal, previously Tajuria melastigma de Nicéville (L55.4).
Genus Bullis - The Baby Royal
- Bullis butoBullis butoThe Baby Royal, Bullis buto is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(de Nicéville, 1895). Baby Royal, previously Tajuria buto (L55.6).
Genus Creusa - The Black-branded Royal
- Creusa culta de Nicéville, 1896. Black-branded Royal, previously Tajuria culta Hewitson (L55.7).
Genus Iolaus - The Royals
- Iolaus diaeus Hewitson, 1865. Straightline Royal, previously Tajuria diaeus Hewitson (L55.8).
- Iolaus luculentusIolaus luculentusThe Chinese Royal is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Leech 1890. Chinese Royal, previously Tajuria luculentus Swinhoe (L55.16).
Genus Cophanta - The White Royal
- Cophanta illurgis Hewitson, 1866. White Royal, previously Tajuria illurgis Hewitson (L55.14).
Genus Charana - The Mandarin Blues
- Charana jalindraCharana jalindraThe Banded Royal, Charana jalindra is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Photographs of correctly determined specimens of Rachana jalidra from the Philippines....
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. Banded Royal (L56.1)???? - Charana mandarinus (Hewitson, 1863). Mandarin Blue (L56.2).
- Charana cepheis de Nicéville, 1895. Cachar Mandarin Blue (L56.3).
Genus Neocheritra - The Pale Grand Imperial
- Jacoona fabroniaJacoona fabroniaThe Pale Grand Imperial is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Hewitson, 1878). Pale Grand Imperial, previously Neocheritra fabronia Hewitson (L57.1).
Genus Suasa - The Red Imperial
- Suasa lisidesSuasa lisidesThe Red Imperial is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Hewitson, 1863). Red Imperial (L58.1)
Genus Cheritrella - The Truncate Imperial
- Cheritrella truncipennisCheritrella truncipennisThe Truncate Imperial is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. Its genus Cheritrella is monotypic.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
de Nicéville, 1887. Truncate Imperial (L59.1).
Genus Cheritra - The Common Imperial
- Cheritra frejaCheritra frejaThe Common Imperial is a small butterfly found in India Burma Malayasia and Sri Lankathat belongs to the gossamer-winged butterflies family .-Description:The Butterfly has a Brown upperside with white bands....
(Fabricius, 1793). Common Imperial (L60.1).
Genus Ticherra - The Blue Imperial
- Ticherra acteTicherra acteThe Blue Imperial is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. Its genus Ticherra is monotypic.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
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, 1857). Blue Imperial (L61.1).
Genus Biduanda - The Posies
- Biduanda melisaBiduanda melisaThe Blue Posy is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H...
(Hewitson, 1869). Blue Posy (L62.1).
Genus Rathinda - The Monkeypuzzle
- Rathinda amorRathinda amorThe Monkey Puzzle, Rathinda amor 1775 is a small lycaenid or blue butterfly found in south Asia.-Distribution:Western Ghats, South Indian plains , Orissa and Ganjam districts to Calcutta. Assam. Sri Lanka....
(Fabricius, 1775). Monkeypuzzle (L63.1).
Genus Horaga - The Onyxs
- Horaga onyxHoraga onyxThe Common Onyx, Horaga onyx is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W., Scoble, M. J., Robinson, G. S. & Pitkin, B. . 2003. The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . World Wide Web electronic publication. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/entomology/lepindex [accessed 5...
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, 1857). Common Onyx (L64.1). - Horaga moulmeinaHoraga moulmeinaHoraga moulmeina is a sub-species of Horaga syrinx, The Yellow Onyx, a small lycaenid or Hairstreak butterfly found in Asia.-References:...
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, 1883. Yellow Onyx (L64.2). - Horaga albimaculaHoraga albimaculaThe Violet Onyx, Horaga albimacula is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W., Scoble, M. J., Robinson, G. S. & Pitkin, B. . 2003. The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . World Wide Web electronic publication. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/entomology/lepindex...
(Wood-Mason & de Nicéville, 1881). Violet Onyx (L64.3). - Horaga violaHoraga violaHoraga viola, the Brown Onyx, a small lycaenid or Hairstreak butterfly found in Asia. It is sometimes treated as a sub-species of Horaga albimacula,-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India...
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, 1882. Brown Onyx (L64.4).
Genus Catapaecilma - The Common Tinsel
- Catapaecilma elegansCatapaecilma elegansThe Common Tinsel, Catapaecilma elegans is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/lycaenidae/theclinae/catapaecilma/index.html...
Druce, 1873. Common Tinsel (L64.1).
Genus Pentila - The Yellow Tinsel
- Pentila subochracea Hawker-Smith, 1933. Yellow Tinsel, previously Catapoecilma subochracea Elwes (L64.2).
Genus Acupicta - The Dark Tinsel
- Acupicta delicatum de Nicéville, 1887. Dark Tinsel, previously Catapoecilma delicatum de Nicéville (L64.3).
Genus Chliaria - The Tits
- Chliaria othonaChliaria othonaThe Orchid Tit, Chliaria othona is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-Description:The Orchid Tit is a small butterfly which has a wingspan of 24 to 27 mm...
(Hewitson, 1865). Orchid Tit (L66.1). - Chliaria kinaChliaria kinaThe Blue Tit is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. It was traditionally called Chliaria kina but the genus Chliaria is merged into Hypolycaena by many recent authors....
(Hewitson, 1869). Blue Tit (L66.2). - Chliaria nilgiricaChliaria nilgiricaThe Nilgiri Tit, Chliaria nilgirica is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India...
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, 1883). Nilgiri Tit, previously Hypolycaena nilgirica Moore (L67.1).
Genus Hypolycaena - The Tits
- Hypolycaena thecloidesHypolycaena thecloidesThe Brown Tit is a small but striking butterfly found in India and South East Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Marrku Savela's Website on Lepidoptera .* Wynter-Blyth, M.A...
(Felder, 1860). Brown Tit (L67.2). - Hypolycaena erylusHypolycaena erylusThe Common Tit is a small but striking butterfly found in India and Southeast Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Range:...
(Godart, 1823). Common Tit (L67.3).
Genus Zeltus - The Fluffy Tit
- Zeltus etolusZeltus etolusThe Fluffy Tit is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
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, 1787). Fluffy Tit (L68.1).
Genus Artipe - The Green Flash
- Artipe eryx (Linnaeus, 1771). Green Flash (L69.1).
Genus Deudorix - The Cornelians
- Deudorix epijarbasDeudorix epijarbasThe Cornelian, Deudorix epijarbas is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in south-east Asia from India to the Fiji, including the Philippines, and also the tropical coast of Queensland in Australia.The wingspan is about 30 mm....
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, 1857). Cornelian (L70.1).
Genus Virachola - The Guava Blues
- Virachola isocratesVirachola isocratesVirachola isocrates is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. Its common names include common guava blue, pomegranate butterfly, and anar butterfly. It is a pest of pomegranates in India....
(Fabricius, 1793). Common Guava Blue (L71.1). - Virachola perseVirachola perseThe Large Guava Blue, Virachola perse is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Hewitson, 1863). Large Guava Blue (L71.2). - Virachola smilis (Hewitson, ?). Scarce Guava Blue (L71.3).
Genus Rapala - The Flashes
- Rapala rubida Tytler, 1926. Rosy Flash (L72.1).
- Rapala refulgens de Nicéville, 1891. Refulgent Flash (L72.2).
- Rapala suffusaRapala suffusaThe Suffused Flash, Rapala suffusa is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Burma, North India, Assam, Thailand and Indo-China-External links:* Correctly determined photos of R. suffusa from the Philippines...
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, 1878). Suffused Flash (L72.4). - Rapala tara de Nicéville, 1889. Assam Flash (L72.5).
- Rapala sphinxRapala sphinxThe Brilliant Flash, Rapala sphinx is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Fabricius, 1775. Brilliant Flash (L72.6). - Rapala varunaRapala varunaThe Indigo Flash, Rapala varuna is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Hewitson, 1863). Indigo Flash (L72.7). - Rapala schistaceaRapala schistaceaThe Slate Flash, Rapala schistacea is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. It is mostly considered to be a subspecies of Rapala maneathumb|left|Female Upperside photo taken in [[Bangalore]]...
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, 1879). Slate Flash (L72.8). - Rapala scintillaRapala scintillaThe Scarce Slate Flash, Rapala scintilla is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
de Nicéville, 1890. Scarce Slate Flash (L72.9). - Rapala pheritimusRapala pheritimusThe Copper Flash, Rapala pheritimus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-Subspecies:*Rapala pheritimus pheretimus *Rapala pheritimus petosiris...
Hewitson. Copper Flash (L72.10). - Rapala dienecesRapala dienecesThe Scarlet Flash, Rapala dieneces is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Burma, North India, Assam, Bengal, Malaya, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Nias and thePhilippines-External links:...
(Hewitson, 1878). Scarlet Flash (L72.11). - Rapala buxaria de Nicéville, 1889. Short Flash (L72.14).
- Rapala iarbusRapala iarbusThe Common Red Flash, Rapala iarbus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
(Fabricius, 1787). Common Red Flash, previously Rapala jarbas Fabricius (L72.13). - Rapala hypargyria Elwes, 1892. Scarce Cornelian, previously Deudorix hypargyria Elwes (L70.2).
Genus Vadebra - The Malabar Flash
- Vadebra lankanaVadebra lankanaThe Malabar Flash butterfly, Vadebra lankana is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
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, 1879). Malabar Flash, previously Rapala lankana Moore (L72.3).
Genus Baspa - The Indian Red Flash
- Baspa melampusBaspa melampusThe Indian Red Flash Baspa melampus is a species of blue butterfly found in South East Asia.-Range:The butterfly occurs in Sri Lanka and in India from South India to Orissa, and, in the north from Murree to Kumaon The range extends to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo and...
(Stoll, 1781). Indian Red Flash, previously Rapala melampus (L72.12).
Genus Bidaspa - The Flashes
- Bidaspa nissaBidaspa nissaThe Common Flash, Bidaspa nissa is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in India....
(Kollar, 1848). Common Flash, previously Rapala nissa Kollar (L72.15). - Bidaspa micans (Bremer & Grey, 1853). Red Himalayan Flash, previously Rapala micans Moore (L72.16).
Genus Sinthusa - The Sparks
- Sinthusa virgoSinthusa virgoThe Pale Spark is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Elwes, 1887). Pale Spark (L73.1). - Sinthusa chandranaSinthusa chandranaThe Broad Spark is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
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, 1882). Broad Spark (L73.2). - Sinthusa nasakaSinthusa nasakaThe Narrow Spark is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India -References:...
(Horsfield, 1829). Narrow Spark (L73.3).
Genus Bindahara - The Plane
- Bindahara phocidesBindahara phocidesThe Plane is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
(Fabricius, 1793). Plane (L74.1).
Genus Araotes - The Witch
- Araotes lapithisAraotes lapithisThe Witch, Araotes lapithis, is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W. H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies. , Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai, India....
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, 1857). Witch (L75.1).
Genus Liphyra - Moth Butterfly
- Liphyra brassolisLiphyra brassolisThe Moth Butterfly is a butterfly found in Asia and Australia that belongs to the lycaenid family. The larvae are predatory and feed on ant larvae. This is one of the largest species of Lycaenid butterfly. Several disjunct populations across its wide distribution range are considered as sub-species...
Westwood, 1864. Moth Butterfly (L76.1).