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Rapala pheretima sequeira
Copper Flash
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Lycaeninae |
| Genus | Rapala |
| Species: | pheretima |
| Subspecies: | sequeira |
| Common Name: | Copper Flash |
| Wingspan: | 31-35 mm |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Thailand •Malaysia •Singapore |
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Description
Rapala pheretima sequeira was one of the latest of the Rapala species to be observed in Singapore. It has been bred on Lantana spp., and is surprisingly urban in its distribution.
The distinctive characteristic of this species is the broad cell-end bars in the undersides of both wings, and the spot in the middle of the forewing cell. The males are a dusky reddish brown above, whilst females are a dull steely blue. Like all its related species in the genus Rapala, this species possesses a pair of white-tipped string-like tails and has a lobed tornal area on the hindwing. The legs of the species are black and white banded.
Habitat & Habits
Rapala pheretima sequeira flies rapidly and can often be found at flowering trees or in the vicinity of its host plant Lantana.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - The Life History of the Copper Flash.
Further Reading
To be detailed.
Early Stages Photos
