Angled Sunbeam
Common NameAngled Sunbeam
Scientific NameCuretis acuta
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyCuretinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, pale grey, black, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands, often near streams
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Japan
Host PlantsDerris scandens, Pongamia pinnata, Robinia pseudoacacia, Ziziphus jujuba, Acacia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally throughout the year in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are myrmecophilous, associating with ants, and feed on various leguminous plants. Pupation occurs on host plant leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, often silvery-white underside with numerous small black spots, and the prominent, sharp angle on the hindwings. The upperside is typically bright orange in males.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly characterized by its pale, often silvery-white underside adorned with fine black spots, and distinctive sharply angled hindwings.
