Indian Oakblue (Arhopala atrax)

Indian Oakblue, a reference photo — Photo: Dr. Raju Kasambe · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Arhopala atrax, the dark broken-band oakblue or Indian oakblue, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in the Indomalayan realm (India, Myanmar to Malaya).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Indian Oakblue 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

Arhopala eupolis
Arhopala rama
Arhopala silhetensis
Arhopala amantes

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Arhopala
Species: Arhopala atrax

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