Broad Spark
Common NameBroad Spark
Scientific NameAcis indosinica
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorspale grey, white, black, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Indochina region, parts of China)
Host PlantsLegumes (Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during wet season
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, slug-shaped larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale greyish-white underside with faint dark markings, and the distinctive orange and black spots near the hindwing tornus, often with a short, fine tail.
Description
A small butterfly with pale greyish-white undersides, marked with faint dark spots and streaks, and small orange and black spots near the hindwing tornus.
