Common Hedge Blue (鈕灰蝶)

The Common Hedge Blue (Acytolepis puspa) is a small butterfly that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.

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Photo taken at Eagle's Nest Nature Trail (鷹巢山自然教育徑), Tai Po Road, Hong Kong

The butterfly was earlier known as Lycaenopsis puspa (Toxopeus). It is the type species for the genus.

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