Zesius chrysomallus

Redspot, a reference photo
Photo: Firos AK · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Zesius chrysomallus, the redspot, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Sri Lanka and India.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Redspot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Zesius
Species
Zesius chrysomallus

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