Arhopala anamuta explained

Arhopala anamuta is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It was described by Georg Semper in 1890.It is found in the Indomalayan realm where it is endemic to the Philippines.[1]

Description

Only the male known [1927], having been taken near Davao in Mindanao;distinguished by the whole brown upper surface showing a violet reflection only when seen in a certain direction.The bands beneath are distinctly composed of oval spots. From allata. which it entirely resembles beneath, it is separated by quite tailless wings.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. [Adalbert Seitz|Seitz, A.]
  2. Seitz, A. Band 9: Abt. 2, Die exotischen Großschmetterlinge, Die indo-australischen Tagfalter, 1927, 1197 Seiten 177 Tafeln