Ideopsis similis

Species: Ideopsis similis

English Name: Blue Glassy Tiger

Chinese Name: 旖斑蝶

Family: Nymphalidae

Description:

The Blue Glassy Tiger has about 7-8,5 cm in wingspan. The wings are velvet black in color with light blue patches. The body is black with white spots. It can be found in Macau, Taipa and Coloane through most of the year.

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References:

– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.

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