Broad-margined Azure
Common NameBroad-margined Azure
Scientific NamePolyura athamas
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, blue
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsAlbizia, Acacia, Caesalpinia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with a horned head. Pupae are green and suspended.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and grey underside with iridescent blue bars on the hindwings, combined with angular wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with angular, somewhat jagged wings. The underside is mottled brown and grey, providing camouflage, and features striking iridescent blue bars on the hindwings.
