Description

• Common Name : Leaf Blue
• Scientific Name : Amblypodia anita (Godfrey)
• Family : LYCAENIDAE
• Wingspan : 50-55mm
• Colour : Dark violet, leaf like markings on underside.
• Habit : The shape and underside patterns of this butterfly resemble a leaf. So much does it rely on this camouflage that it stays still when approached, till almost touched. A butterfly of forested region; rapid flight for a short distance; visits flowers of various plants like Acacia, Leea etc.
• Larval Host Plants : Olax sp.
• Location : Throughout West Bengal

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