Common Hedge Blue
Common NameCommon Hedge Blue
Scientific NameAcytolepis puspa
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale grey, brown, black
HabitatForest edges, clearings, gardens, open country
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Japan)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Cajanus, Desmodium, Ziziphus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are slug-shaped and often myrmecophilous (associated with ants). Pupae are short and stout.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the characteristic spotting pattern on the pale greyish-white to brownish underside. Males typically have an iridescent blue upperside, while females are duller blue or brown.
Description
Two small butterflies, likely a mating pair, displaying their pale grey to brownish-grey undersides adorned with distinct dark spots, resting on a green leaf.
