Burmese Bushblue
Common NameBurmese Bushblue
Scientific NameArhopala burmana
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, pale grey, white
HabitatTropical evergreen and deciduous forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMyanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Northeast India
Host PlantsLithocarpus, Shorea, various Fabaceae
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in suitable climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically slug-shaped and often have myrmecophilous associations with ants, feeding on the leaves or flowers of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the intricate mottled brown and pale grey underside pattern, and the presence of a small tail on the hindwing (though not always visible in photos). The upperside is typically iridescent blue.
Description
A small butterfly with a cryptic underside pattern of mottled brown and pale greyish-white markings, including intricate bands and spots, often with a faint blue iridescence near the body.
