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Gaika Blue - Zizula hylax pygmaea This is the sub-species of Gaika Blue - Zizula hylax pygmaea, recorded from Philippines.  It is also known as Tiny Grass Blue as it is very small in size, around 1 cm.  Fairly common but difficult to take picture during day time as it always flutters around.  This was seen during a night walk. Batangas,Butterfly,Gaika Blue,Mabini,Philippines,Zizula hylax,Zizula hylax pygmaea Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Gaika Blue - Zizula hylax pygmaea

This is the sub-species of Gaika Blue - Zizula hylax pygmaea, recorded from Philippines. It is also known as Tiny Grass Blue as it is very small in size, around 1 cm. Fairly common but difficult to take picture during day time as it always flutters around. This was seen during a night walk.

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Zizula hylax pygmaea is a sub-species of Butterfly from the family of Lycaenidae.

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

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Uploaded Jul 24, 2018. Captured Jul 23, 2018 21:17.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm