| Dacalana mio | |
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| Male upperside | |
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| Female upperside | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Dacalana |
| Species: | D. mio
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| Binomial name | |
| Dacalana mio H. Hayashi, Schrőder & Treadaway, 1983[1]
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Dacalana mio is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae first described by Hisakazu Hayashi, Heinz G. Schroeder and Colin G. Treadaway in 1983.[2] Forewing length: 16–18 mm. It is rare species, endemic to the Philippines and found only on the islands of Mindanao and Leyte.
The specific name is dedicated to the eldest daughter of the first author.
- ^ Savela, Markku (December 18, 2018). "Dacalana mio Hayashi H, Schröder & Treadaway, 1983". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ "Dacalana mio H.Hayashi & Schroeder & Treadaway, 1982"