Lliea

Lliea is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. The genus is distributed in the tropical regions of the world. The butterflies in this genus are small to medium-sized and have distinctive wing patterns.

One of the distinctive features of the butterflies in the genus Lliea is the presence of intricate eye spots on their wings. These eye spots are used for camouflage and to deter predators from attacking the butterflies. The colors and patterns on the wings of the butterflies in this genus are also similar to those found in some other lycaenid genera.

The caterpillars of the butterflies in the genus Lliea feed on plants in the families Melastomataceae and Myrtaceae. The adult butterflies are important pollinators in their respective ecosystems. They feed on nectar from flowers and transfer pollen between plants, facilitating the reproduction of plant species.

The distribution of the butterflies in this genus is not well-studied, but they are found in a variety of tropical and subtropical regions. New species are still being described, and more research is needed to fully understand the diversity of the genus.

Some species of butterflies in the genus Lliea are considered to be endemic to specific regions. This means that they are found nowhere else other than in those regions. Conservation efforts are needed to protect the natural habitats of these butterflies and prevent their extinction.

The systematics and classification of the genus Lliea are still evolving. More research is needed to fully understand the relationships between the different species and subspecies within the genus.