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The Menelaus blue morpho (Morpho menelaus) is one of thirty species of butterfly in the subfamily Morphinae. [1] Its wingspan is approximately 12 cm (4.7"), and its dorsal forewings and hindwings are a bright, iridescent blue edged with black, while the ventral surfaces are brown. [ 2 ]
This is a list of the butterflies of family Lycaenidae, or the "blues", which are found in Sri Lanka. It is part of the List of the butterflies of Sri Lanka Subfamily Polyommatinae
Leptotes plinius, the zebra blue [1] [2] or plumbago blue, [3] is a species of blue butterfly (Lycaenidae) found in Sri Lanka, India [1] to Australia. The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793.
The blue sapphire was declared the national gemstone of Sri Lanka in October 2003. A postage stamp worth LKR 4.50 was issued on 2 October 2003 to mark the announcement. Sri Lanka is famous for blue sapphires, especially known for their size. [21] National sport: Volleyball: Volleyball was officially recognised as the national sport of Sri Lanka ...
Arhopala ormistoni, the Ormiston's oakblue, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly. [1] It is endemic to Sri Lanka. [2] Description
Azanus jesous, the African babul blue [2] or topaz-spotted blue, [3] is a small butterfly found in Africa, Egypt, Syria, India, [2] Sri Lanka and Myanmar [1] that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family.
Udara singalensis, the Singalese hedge blue, is a species of Lycaenidae butterfly. [1] It is endemic to Sri Lanka. [2] [3] Description. Race singalensis, Felder. Male ...
Kallima philarchus, the Ceylon blue oakleaf, is a nymphalid butterfly found in Sri Lanka. [1] With wings closed, it closely resembles a dry leaf with dark veins and is a spectacular example of camouflage .