Arhopala sceva


Arhopala sceva is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It was discovered by George Thomas Bethune-Baker in 1903. It is found in Sumatra and Borneo.

Description

The male's upperside is purple with a reddish tint or a brownish shade when viewed from an angle. Underside is warm greyish brown with the darker spots palely encircled. The female is violet, with the underside similar to that of the male. The wingspan is 19 millimeters.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized-