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The common Silverline Now I know why its called so :P Cigaritis vulcanus,Common Silverline Click/tap to enlarge

The common Silverline

Now I know why its called so :P

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Note the fake "head" at the back of its wings to distract predators. So smart... Posted 11 years ago
  2. View Shubham Rathore's profile
    Shubham Rathore
    Snow Leopard
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    Yup...and they move their rear wings so it looks as if the fake antennas are moving Posted 11 years ago

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The Common silverline

''Cigaritis vulcanus'', the common silverline, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Shubham Rathore
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By Shubham Rathore

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Uploaded May 21, 2014. Captured May 21, 2014 07:59.
  • Canon EOS 1100D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/99s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm

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