Tarucus balkanicus nigra

A color photograph of a white and black speckled butterfly landing on a small yellow buds on a tree branch. The butterfly is in focus and the background is blurred.

Nectaring position of the Tarucus balkanica

Tarucus balcanicus nigra, the black-spotted Pierrot, is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family.

Formerly regarded as a distinct species, it is nowadays considered to be a well-marked eastern subspecies of the Balkan Pierrot (T. balkanicus).

See also

• List of butterflies of India (Lycaenidae)

Further reading

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