Jamides elpis.

The two species are frequently confused.
Some examples seen may be hybrids.


J. elpis; FW postdiscal band dislocated & the lowest stria usually attached to the inner end of band.
White striae not blue-tinted.
HW striae out of alignment; 2nd stria in space 7 nearer 2nd stria in cell.
UpF lighter pale blue.
https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...97cf3608-2.jpg
https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...kare_am867.jpg
These below are actually J. elpis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamide...sMFUpUnAC1.jpg


J. caeruleus. ;FW postdiscal band dislocated ,the lowest stria often hangs free in the middle of the band.
Male FW the striae in lower part blue-tinted.
UnH male darkish, striae very thin & straight ,2nd stria in space 7 nearer or aligned with 3rd stria in cell.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/still-air/32942723016
http://nlliew66butterflies.blogspot....caeruleus.html
http://www.butterflycircle.com/check...race%20Tan.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamide...sMFUpUnAC1.jpg


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