Anthene lycaenoides

Anthene lycaenoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Anthene
Species: A. lycaenoides
Binomial name
Anthene lycaenoides
Felder, 1860
Synonyms
  • Dipsas lycaenoides

The Pale Ciliate Blue (Anthene lycaenoides) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found from Malaya to New Guinea.

The wingspan is about 25 millimetres (1.0 in).

The larvae feed on Bridelia tomentosa, Rhyssopterys timorensis, Flagellaria indica, Clerodendrum floribundum, Faradaya splendida, Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Pongamia pinnata, Caesalpina crista, Senna alata, Cassia fistula, Senna gaudichaudii and Senna surattensis.

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