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Purple Sapphire - Heliophorus epicles

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Beautiful! In case anybody else is wondering about the name, it refers to the inside of the wings, which really are purple :) Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Thanks, Ferdy for the additional info :) Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Incredible colours Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Indeed! :) Posted 3 years ago

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The Purple sapphire

''Heliophorus epicles'', commonly known as the purple sapphire, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. The species was first described by Jean Baptiste Godart in 1823.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jan 18, 2022. Captured Jan 14, 2022 12:05.
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  • TG-6
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm