Ormiston's Oakblue (Arhopala ormistoni)
Ormiston's Oakblue is a small endemic and very rare butterfly belonging to the Lycaenidae family found only within Sinharaja, Kanneliya and Nilgala forests..
Small butterflies can be easily overlooked, but they form an important part of rainforest biodiversity.
Conservation isn't only about protecting charismatic animals. A healthy rainforest depends upon thousands of small organisms—including butterflies, moths, beetles, ants and other insects.
Small butterflies can be easily overlooked, but they form an important part of rainforest biodiversity.
Conservation isn't only about protecting charismatic animals. A healthy rainforest depends upon thousands of small organisms—including butterflies, moths, beetles, ants and other insects.
