Arhopala aurelia

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Arhopala aurelia
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Theclinae
Tribe: Arhopalini
Genus: Arhopala
Species:
A. aurelia
Binomial name
Arhopala aurelia
Evans, 1925
Synonyms

Narathura aurelia

Arhopala aurelia is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It was discovered by William Harry Evans in 1925. It is found throughout Assam and South-east Asia. [1] This species is monotypic.

Description

The upper side is glazed purple, the black border is narrower, and the wings are more pointed than most of the Arhopala butterflies. [2] [3] Its wingspan is 35-38 mm. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Bombay Natural History Society (1886). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. Smithsonian Libraries. Bombay, Bombay Natural History Society.
  2. ↑ Natural History Museum (London). Bulletin of the Natural History Museum. London Natural History Museum Library. Andover : Intercept.
  3. ↑ Natural History Museum (London). Bulletin of the Natural History Museum. London Natural History Museum Library. Andover : Intercept.
  4. ↑ "Arhopala aurelia". yutaka.it-n.jp. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
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