Not applicable as a mythic origin. In the supplied material, 'Dorylas' appears as a Latinized specific epithet used in lepidopteran taxonomy and as a recorded male given name in modern databases and biographical records. No historical or mythological origin story is provided in the cited sources.
As used in zoological sources, Polyommatus (Plebicula) dorylas is the Turquoise Blue butterfly (family Lycaenidae). One source gives a wingspan of 15–17 mm. No anthropomorphic or supernatural appearance is described in the provided materials for any entity named Dorylas.
No supernatural abilities are documented in the supplied sources. Biological notes: larvae of Polyommatus dorylas feed on plants including Trifolium (clovers), Melilotus (melilots) and Thymus (thyme), consistent with host-specific lepidopteran larval feeding behavior.
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- [3]Plebicula dorylas Turquoise Blue — Latin names. UK Wildflowers species account for Plebicula dorylas.other
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