Arhopala rama

Arhopala rama, the dark Himalayan oakblue, is a small butterfly found in India, Indochina, China and Japan that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family.

Description

Deep dark blue, with a very broad margin; hindwing with a minute tail.

Range in India

The butterfly occurs in the Indian Himalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim and from Manipur to Dawnas.

Status

The species is common in the Himalayas, but not rare elsewhere.