Zebra Blue and Tiny Grass Blue butterflies, in Bengaluru

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The Asian Zebra Blue butterfly (Leptotes plinius) and the more commonly seen Tiny Grass Blue butterfly (Zizula hylax) are seen here in Bangalore, India. Both butterflies are part of the Lycaenidae family. The Zebra Blue is a striking little Butterfly found in south Asia and Australia. You'll find them near a variety of different plants within the Citrus and Legume families, and they are especially fond of Leadwort (or Plumbago). They are also sometimes referred to as Plumbago Blues. The topsides of the Zebra Blues are (expectedly) a shimmery blue hue. The underside of the wing is where the Zebra name comes from-- their sport a pattern that resembles that of their equine namesake. The Zebra Blues also have two black spots on each back wing that are encircled with shiny green. Caterpillars