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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Cassius Blue

Leptotes cassius

Leptotes cassius, commonly known as the Cassius Blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. Cassius Blue butterflies are commonly found in grassy areas, open forests, and scrublands. They often thrive in disturbed habitats and edges of forests, where they can easily find food sources like various species of legumes.

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