Aberrant Oakblue
Common NameAberrant Oakblue
Scientific NameArhopala abseus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, purplish-black
HabitatLowland and hill forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeIndia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines
Host PlantsShorea robusta, Shorea roxburghii, Lithocarpus spp., Acacia spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically slug-shaped and, like many Lycaenidae, are often myrmecophilous, associating with ants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive underside pattern of dark spots and lines on a brown background, often outlined in white, and the presence of slender tails on the hindwings.
Description
A small butterfly with a brown underside featuring intricate dark brown and purplish-black spots and lines, often edged with white, and possessing slender tails on the hindwings.
