Localised to open wasteland with abundance of the Bamboo orchid, Arundina grammifolia in submontane zone as well as exposed edges of wooded peaks. Flies during mid day light and will nectar. Males have a beautiful lilac blue uppersides with a lavender sheen on the hindwing.
Habitat indicator
RSP
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WV
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PG
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VF
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FTR
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SC
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LWDF
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LWPF
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LMEF
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UMN
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MN
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x
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x
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual
occurences, H marks an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
2014
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2015
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Mac
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Dec
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S5
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S5
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S5
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2016
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Mac
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2017
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Mac
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Jul
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Sep
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Nov
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Dec
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S5
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S5
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S5
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S5
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2018
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Mac
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Dec
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05 Dec 2015 @ 12:35
Above pix of a female from 01 June 2017 @ 13:33
Above pictures of a male from 11 June 2017.
