Image: Marine Blue, Leptotes marina

Description: On 15 September, while collecting for the park's bio-inventory, I collected a small butterfly. In working on its identification I have determined it to be a Marine Blue, Leptotes marina. The underside is stripped and has two iridescent blue spots located near the outer angle of the hind wing. The Cassius Blue, Leptotes cassius, is similar but this specimen lacks the whiter appearance. The striping pattern distinguishes the Cassius and Marine Blues from all other Blues. I have been unable to relocate any additional butterflies of this type in the park. The butterfly is 2.5 cm (1 inch) from wing tip to wing tip. The butterfly was collected from the grassy bank next to the visitor center.
Title: Marine Blue, Leptotes marina
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Author: Michael Hodge
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