Club Silverline
Common NameClub Silverline
Scientific NameSpindasis syama
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatOpen forests, scrubland, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (from India to Indonesia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Ziziphus, Ixora, Clerodendrum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with seasonal peaks
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically myrmecophilous, meaning they have a symbiotic relationship with ants, which protect them from predators in exchange for honeydew. They feed on the leaves of various host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the unmistakable black and white striped pattern on the underside of the wings, combined with the bright orange head and upper thorax. The antennae often have white tips.
Description
A small butterfly with a striking underside pattern of bold black stripes on a white or cream background. Its head and thorax are a distinctive bright orange.
