The Long Aberrant Oakblue

Arhopala abseus reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous), the eggs are laid individually or in small groups on the underside of the leaves of the host plant. The eggs are white with a yellowish green tinge, are shaped like a bun and have a smooth reticulate surface.

Life cycle (Metamorfosis) : Arhopala abseus caterpillar passes through 5 instars before pupating, its body is yellowish green to the end, except for the last two or three days of the last instars the color of its body becomes whitish. In the third to final instar, the caterpillar has a prothoracic shield and a black anal plate. The pupa phase occurs in the shade of the leaves, the pupa is milky white, the body is protected by a silk belt. After 8-9 days, the butterflies emerge from the pupa.

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Incubation periods: 3 days

Independent age : at birth

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