The Tailed Meadow Blue: The genus was established by Karsch in 1895 and consists of only two spp. - this and C. cissus. I'm sure this butterfly inspired Karsch to call the genus Cupidopsis - literally "looking like Cupid" - from its glorious golden bow of the underside hind-wing lunules and the two arrow like tails.
See also C. cissus.
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Magnificent photos! What amazing little winged creatures they are! Warm greetings! Gav & Val
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