Yam fly

Scientific Name: Loxura atymnus

Common Name: Yam fly

Loxura atymnus, the yamfly,is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.Loxura atymnus is famous for consuming nectar secreted from the extrafloral nectaries stimulated by the ants. Here they are on a Philippine orchid bud along with some yellow crazy ants.