followed by a transverse series of black spots and an anteciliary black line, all very clearly defined. Hindwing: markings very similar to those of the male but the discal series of spots is closer to the base of the wing and the postdiscal transverse row of black lunules is prominently edged outwardly with ochraceous. In both sexes the antennae are black, the shafts ringed as usual with white; the head, thorax and abdomen are dark brown or black with a more or less dense clothing of purplish-blue hairs and scales; beneath: the palpi, thorax and abdomen white. Taxonomy The butterfly was earlier known as Polyommatus christophi (Staudinger). Range As per Evans, it ranges along the Himalayas from Baluchistan in Pakistan to Kashmir and Ladakh in India. Wynter-Blyth records the butterfly as not rare and ranging from Baluchistan, Chitral, Ladakh and Kashmir. As per Savela, the butterfly ranges from northern Iran, Caucasus, Kurdistan, Turkestan, Chitral, northern Afghanistan, Turan, southern Ghissar, southern Armenia, Turkey and Kansu. See also List of butterflies of India (Lycaenidae) Cited references References . Plebejus Butterflies described in 1874 Butterflies of Asia Taxa named by Otto Staudinger