Allotinus major
| Major darkie | |
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| Male in Sulawesi | |
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| Species: | A. major
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| Allotinus major | |
Allotinus major, the major darkie, is a small butterfly found in Sulawesi[1] that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family.
Range
This species resides in Sulawesi, Sangihe, Banggai (Peleng) and Sula (Mangole).
Taxonomy
Along with Allotinus maximus this species forms the major group of Allotinus, which is restricted to the Sulawesi region.[1]
Gallery
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Upperside, male (left) and female, northern Sulawesi -
Upperside, male (left) and female, northern Sulawesi
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