Angled Pierrot
Common NameAngled Pierrot
Scientific NameCaleta caleta
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Ziziphus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, more abundant post-monsoon
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, typically Acacia or Ziziphus species. Larvae feed on the leaves, and pupation occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive 'pied' black and white wing pattern, which appears as irregular black blotches on a white ground color.
Description
A small butterfly with a striking black and white pattern, featuring irregular black patches on a white background across both forewings and hindwings.
