Loxura atymnus, commonly called Yamfly, is a Lycaenid butterfly species found in Asia.
Life history of a lycaenid butterfly Yamfly (Loxura atymnus) was studied in laboratory conditions to find out morphological characters and duration of different stages of its life cycle. The butterfly used Smilax zeylanica as its host plant and completed the entire life cycle in 23-26 days.
Habitats and Distribution
This is a butterfly of the low country wet and intermediate zones. It inhabits forest corridors, trails and lush gardens, but avoids dense forests.
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