Arhopala zylda is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It was discovered by Alexander Steven Corbet in 1941. It is found throughout Malaysia and Indonesia.
Description
It is a small butterfly, with a wingspan of 17 millimeters. The male is slightly smaller (16 millimeters) and its upperside is bright shining blue. It has a narrow black border on the upperside. == Subspecies ==
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognised- • Arhopala zylda zyldaCorbet, 1941 - Sumatra • Arhopala zylda eliotiCorbet, 1941 - West Malaysia (darker blue than zylda) == Habits ==