Brown Playboy
Common NameBrown Playboy
Scientific NameDeudorix antalus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatSavanna, open woodlands, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa, Arabian Peninsula
Host PlantsAcacia, Mango, Guava, Piliostigma
Flight PeriodAll year round (in warmer regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, often legumes. Larvae typically feed inside the pods or fruits of the host plants, sometimes causing damage to crops like mango and guava. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby.
Identification TipsLook for the pale brown/grey underside with subtle wavy markings, a small black spot, and two fine tails on the hindwings. The small orange and black eyespot near the tails is also a key feature.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale brown to grey underside, featuring faint wavy darker lines and a small black spot on the hindwing. It has two delicate filamentous tails on each hindwing, accompanied by a small orange and black eyespot.
