Arhopala hellenoroides

Arhopala hellenoroides is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It was discovered by William Chapman Hewitson in 1863. It is found in Hainan.

Description

Both the wings are violet-brown with a coppery gloss. This species is closely related to A. hellenore. The differences are that the area of the golden-green reflective patch on the dorsal side of the wings is very small. The apex of the forewing is relatively pointed.