Branded Imperial
Common NameBranded Imperial
Scientific NameEooxylides tharis
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, white, black
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDendrophthoe
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically associated with mistletoe plants (Dendrophthoe species).
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright orange upperside, the white and black patterned underside of the hindwings, and the prominent long tails on the hindwings.
Description
A small butterfly with bright orange uppersides and a striking hindwing underside pattern of white with black markings and long, delicate tails.
