Arhopala birmana (Moore, 1884) - ½q¨l¼c¦Ç½º - Burmese Bush Blue

Life history of Arhopala birmana by photographs

Male Female Female laying eggs at food plant

Concealed egg Concealed egg Egg revealed when foliage unfolded

Egg revealed when foliage unfolded 3 eggs enclosed within foliage with emerging larvae 1st instar larva

2nd instar larva 3rd instar larva 4th instar larva

Pupa

Pupa

Food Plant - Cyclobalanopsis edithiae (Skan) Schottky (Fagaceae)

Location sighted - Sai Kung, Tai Po and Ma On Shan.

(prepared by J. J. Young)

This page was created on 2nd February, 2001 and last updated on 14th December, 2003

 

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