Subspecies in India
(1) Heliophorus moorei moorei (Hewitson, 1865) – Bhutan Azure Sapphire
(2) Heliophorus moorei coruscans (Moore, 1882) – Himachal Azure Sapphire
(3) Heliophorus moorei tytleri Riley, 1929 – Naga Azure Sapphire
The subspecies moorei is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
(2) Heliophorus moorei coruscans (Moore, 1882) – Himachal Azure Sapphire
(3) Heliophorus moorei tytleri Riley, 1929 – Naga Azure Sapphire
The subspecies moorei is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.Photo Gallery and Species Biology
Heliophorus moorei tytleri - Naga Azure Sapphire
Heliophorus moorei coruscans - Himachal Azure Sapphire
The subspecies moorei is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.| State | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | No date |
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Page citation
Anonymous 2024. Heliophorus moorei (Hewitson, 1865) – Azure Sapphire. In Kunte, K., S. Sondhi, and P. Roy (Chief Editors). Butterflies of India, v. 4.12. Published by the Indian Foundation for Butterflies. URL: https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/heliophorus-moorei, accessed 2024/04/26.