Common Hedge Blue (Lycaenidae Polyommatinae Acytolepis puspa - Horsfield 1828)

Found at North Point, Hong Kong on July 4, 1999.  LFP reportedly includes Bridelia balansae (Prickly Bridelia), Bridelia monoica (Pop-gun Seed), Photinia benthamiana and Peltophorum pterocarpum (Yellow Poinciana) [P. Lau].

Wingspan of this female is about 1.3 cm / 0.5 inches
The male looks quite different.
 
 

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