Ciliate Blue |
Anthene |
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Nairobi National Park, Kenya. 31 Oct 2016. |
These small butterflies are dimorphic - i.e. the males and females appear different. I am uncertain which is the male, but might be the darker specimen on the right. Many butterflies in this genus have a relationship with ants on acacia in the larval stage. Lycaenidae -- Blue, Hairstreak and Copper Butterfly FamilyMore Information: |
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