Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 3 / or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals

by William Swainson

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Pl. 133.

POLYOMMATUS Cassius.

POLYOMMATUS Cassius.

Brazilian Blue.

Family Erycinidæ. Sub-family Theclinæ. Genus Polyommatus (The typical sub-genus.)

Sub-Generic Character.

Wings entire, obtuse; the posterior rounded, particularly at the anal angle. Palpi covered and fringed with long hair; the last joint distinct and nearly naked. Antennæ with a lengthened, fusiform, spatulate club. Colour blue, beneath ocellated.