Heliophorus epicles (Purple Sapphire)
Heliophorus epicles – Purple Sapphire (click to enlarge)
| Common Name | Purple Sapphire |
| Scientific name | Heliophorus epicles |
| Family | Lycaenidae |
| Description | It is a common butterfly and having the wingspan 28-34 mm. It is commonly seen in ground level along with forest path and found in an altitude between 600 -2100m. Both sexes bright yellow on under forewing, with no discal markings, except occasionally a few dots between base and red marginal area. The under hindwings has no prominent basal black spots. Male has a dark purple shinning on their wings. |