Anthene paraffinis explained

Anthene paraffinis is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South-east Asia.

Subspecies

• A. p. paraffinis (New Britain, Duke of York, New Ireland, Fen, Witu Islands, Bougainville, Vella Lavella, Gizo, Choiseul, Alu, Rendova, Treasury Islands)
• A. p. nissani Tite, 1966 (Nissan Island)
• A. p. mathias Tite, 1966 (St. Matthias, Squally Islands)
• A. p. nereia Tite, 1966 (Gizo, Guadalcanal, Florida Island, Tulagi, Ugi, Malaita)
• A. p. emoloides Tite, 1966 (Sula, Buru, New Guinea)