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Forum: Insect and Spider IdentificationReplies: 4, Views: 69
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j_b_burrell
Cairo
(Egypt)

May 18, 2008
7:13 AM

Post #4967767

Its feeding from Nerium Oleander, which shows how small it is.

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suunto
Sinks Grove, WV

May 19, 2008
10:22 PM

Post #4976518

This butterfly is in the family Lycaenidae (gossamer-winged butterflies). It is in the subfamily Polyommatinae, commonly known as blues.
j_b_burrell
Cairo
(Egypt)

May 20, 2008
10:10 AM

Post #4978029

After extensive research, I've discovered that Lycaenidae subfamily Polyommatinae has not been recorded in Egypt and I'm still searching within the blues to see if I can ID. Thanks for the suggestion.
carmen57
Santa Teresa
(Venezuela)

May 21, 2008
9:21 AM

Post #4982683

It's a Lycaenidae, but I think that it is subfamily Theclinae, or hairstreaks. I can see a thread-like extension that resemble antenna in the hind wing.
suunto
Sinks Grove, WV

May 21, 2008
11:10 AM

Post #4983198

Carmen57 is correct - I overlooked both the wing extension (in my haste, I mistook it for a leg) and the locale where it was collected. My apologies.

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