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Cigaritis acamas Cigaritis acamus,Tawny Silverline Click/tap to enlarge

Cigaritis acamas

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    Ludo Sak
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    Amazingly crisp. the leaf/branch almost looks like being lightly frosted, which would be very difficult for the butterly. Is it early morning dew? Posted 13 years ago

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The Tawny Silverline

"Cigaritis acamus", the Tawny Silverline, Arab Leopard or Leopard Butterfly, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly. It is found from North Africa and the Near East to India. The range includes Sudan, Arabia and Somalia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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Uploaded Aug 31, 2012. Captured Aug 10, 2012 16:31.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO320
  • 90mm