Matsutaroa iljai

Matsutaroa iljai
Matsutaroa iljai, male
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Matsutaroa
Species: M. iljai
Binomial name
Matsutaroa iljai
H. Hayashi, Schrőder & Treadaway 1984

Matsutaroa iljai is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines and found on Masbate, Negros and Panay Islands. Forewing length is 18-20mm. The appearance of male and female is quite different. On Mt. Canlaon of Negros it occurs once a year(June to August) and frequently found on red flowers.

Male, Mt. Canlaon, Negros Is.
Male, Mt. Canlaon, Negros Is.

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