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Leptotes pirithous Leptotes pirithous, larvae feeding on Cytisus striatus. Lang's Short-tailed Blue,Leptotes pirithous Click/tap to enlarge

Leptotes pirithous

Leptotes pirithous, larvae feeding on Cytisus striatus.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    This photos is so confusing, I have no idea where the larvae begin and end. Quite a puzzle :) Posted 9 years ago
    1. View RMFelix's profile
      RMFelix
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      I've just uploaded another photo of this specimen.
      Leptotes pirithous Leptotes pirithous, larvae Lang's Short-tailed Blue,Leptotes pirithous

      They are quite mimetic in their environment.
       Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Thanks man, that helps a lot. By the way, I hope you did not take my comment the wrong way, I was merely marveling at how well the species blend in :) Posted 9 years ago
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          No, I did not :) but I also thought that a clear view of the catterpillar would help to clarify its morphology. No problem whatsoever, Ferdy! Cheers Posted 9 years ago

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The Lang's Short-tailed Blue

"Leptotes pirithous", the Lang's short-tailed blue or common zebra blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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Uploaded Aug 28, 2016. Captured Jun 19, 2015 17:34.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/1.8
  • 1/250s
  • ISO160
  • 50mm