Rapala manea chozeba
Slate Flash
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Lycaeninae |
| Genus | Rapala |
| Species: | manea |
| Subspecies: | chozeba |
| Common Name: | Slate Flash |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
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Description
Rapala manea chozeba is one of the three species in the region's Varuna group, which is characterised by a trident mark in the forewing. In Rapala manea chozeba, the male has deep blue shot uppersides whilst the females are a lighter blue.
The undersides are pale brown, and this species can be separated from the almost similar-looking Rapala varuna orseis by the narrower post-discal band in Rapala manea chozeba.
Habitat & Habits
The butterfly is usually a rapid flyer but can often be captured when it stops to rest or to feed at flowering plants. The female shown here was a recently-hatched specimen which was photographed at the Kranji Marshes area.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - Life History of the Slate Flash.
Further Reading
To be detailed.
Early Stages Photos
