Arhopala vihara


Arhopala vihara, the large spotted oakblue, is a species of butterfly belonging to the lycaenid family described by in 1860. It is found in Southeast Asia.

Description

Upper surface in the male of a bright ultramarine colour with a violet reflection.
Distal margin of the wings hardly 1 mm broad black, only in the anal portion of the hindwing and in the female broader. The bands beneath are dark, distinctly surrounded
by light brown, on a golden brown ground.

Subspecies

  • Arhopala vihara vihara
  • Arhopala vihara hirava Corbet, 1941
  • Arhopala vihara pagia Corbet, 1941