Psychonotis caelius, Malayauw, Papua

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Christine Young

Lion

Danis might be a better fit for this beauty:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/192896933 Posted one year ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Which difference/detail makes it a better fit? Example:
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/190905274 Posted one year ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Danis seems to have more extensive black areas. But, I am definitely unsure which species your butterfly shows. Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Really struggling with this one, because I see a lot of variability in observations where one can reason either way. Posted one year ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        It's tricky. I can't figure out what the criteria are for distinguishing the two species. Posted one year ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Me neither :( Posted one year ago
        
        Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        Ferdy, is your photo on iNat? the user @atronox is a genius with Lycaenidae. Posted one year ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks for that tip! Posted one year ago

Thibaud Aronson

Lion

Holy crap that's one beautiful butterfly! Beautifully captured too! Posted one year ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks. I won't forget the moment of this photo because I was on my own and totally lost in the forest, couldn't find my way out :) Posted one year ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Oh damn, how long did it take you to get out? Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      At this point I was lost for an hour or so and it took an additional 30 minutes to get out. It's not as bad as it sounds. I knew which general direction to go just couldn't find the path towards it. Posted one year ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Gorgeous as well! Posted one year ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Glad you like it :) Posted one year ago

The Small Green Banded Blue

The Small Green Banded Blue is a species of butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in New Guinea and adjacent islands and along the eastern coast of Australia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant