Butterflies of Bangalore

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Taxonomy
« Back To Gossamer-winged Butterflies Family Lycaenidae
- Insectivorous Butterflies Subfamily Miletinae

Apefly

Spalgis epeus, the apefly, is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family. It gets its name from the supposed resemblance of its pupa to the face of an ape.

Spalgis epeus, the apefly, is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family. It gets its name from the supposed resemblance of its caterpillar to the face of an ape.

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