Common Acacia Blue
Common NameCommon Acacia Blue
Scientific NameSurendra vivurna
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrubland, forest edges, and areas with host Acacia trees
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent (India, Sri Lanka) and Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia catechu, Acacia nilotica, Acacia pennata
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year, especially March to November in India
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the host plant. Larvae feed on Acacia leaves and are often myrmecophilous, associating with ants. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby.
Identification TipsKey features include the plain grey-brown underside with subtle markings, a single short tail on each hindwing, and its strong association with Acacia trees. The upperside is a distinctive iridescent blue.
Description
A small butterfly with a cryptic greyish-brown underside, featuring faint wavy lines and a short tail on each hindwing. The upperside is typically iridescent blue.
