Spalgis epeus (predator)

predatory Lepidoptera • Predators - insects

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File:Apefly Spalgis epius larva (3621364914).jpg

larva of Spalgis epius (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): K.M. Haneesh
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Lycaenidae (predators) - Spalgis epeus (predator) (Westwood, 1851)

Most insects of the order Lepidoptera are plant feeders during their larval stages. However, a few Lepidoptera larvae from the family Lycaenidae are insect predators. Only Spalgis epeus from that family is listed here. This butterfly is found in tropical parts of Asia where the larval stages feed on mealybugs.

Synonyms:
Spalgis epius