The upperside of the male of C. strabo is purplish but may appeared blue in photos. The tornal black mark is poor however. The costal spot's position can varies, & may be near the band especially in the female. The 2 species can be very confusing. Upperside. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3171/2...bed018f988.jpg Mating pair, male on the right. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/8...3539dde4cf.jpg Typical male http://www.butterflycircle.com/check...Sunny-Chir.jpg Female with costal spot near band; note broad submarginal band/spots. http://www.butterflycircle.com/check...t-me-not)2.jpg C. panormus typical male. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0EK80AsaR7...get-me-not.jpg Typical female. Note shape of submarginal spots in both sexes. http://www.butterflycircle.com/check...et-me-not).jpg Both species are found in open areas. TL Seow
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