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Philiris albiplaga

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Philiris albiplaga
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Philiris
Species:
P. albiplaga
Binomial name
Philiris albiplaga
(Joicey & Talbot, 1916)[1]
Synonyms
  • Candalides albiplaga Joicey & Talbot, 1916

Philiris albiplaga is a species of butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found on the Schouten Islands (Biak and Mefor).[2]

Characteristics

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Philiris albiplaga is recognized for its striking coloration and patterns, typical of the Lycaeninae subfamily. The species is notable for its rarity and is classified as extremely rare within its habitat

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