Zesius [SEP] parent taxon
Zesius
Zesius is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae.
Species.
- "Zesius chrysomallus" - redspot
- "Zesius phaeomallus"
Zesius chrysomallus
Zesius chrysomallus, the redspot, is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Sri Lanka and India.
Description.
The host plants of the larvae include "Terminalia catappa" and "Smilax zeylanica".