Long-banded Silverline

Description:

Description: English: Long-banded Silverline: Cigaritis lohita, common name Long-banded Silverline, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly. The wingspan of Cigaritis lohita reach 27–32 millimetres (1.1–1.3 in). The upperside of the forewings is dark brown, while the hindwings are bright blue, with orange markings at the base. On the underside of the wings these butterflies have a distinctive pattern of red-bordered silvery stripes. The hindwings show two white-tipped 'false antennae' tails. Date: 30 June 2016, 07:43:52. Source: Own work. Author: Vasukrishnan57.