Common Line Blue
Common NameCommon Line Blue
Scientific NameProsotas nora
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, orange, black
HabitatGardens, open woodlands, scrubland, forest edges
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Mimosa, Cajanus, Pongamia, Xylia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the host plant. Larvae feed on leaves and flowers, and like many Lycaenids, may have a symbiotic relationship with ants (myrmecophilous). Pupation occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the greyish-brown underside with fine white striations, the distinct black spot with an orange halo at the hindwing tornus, and the presence of a short, filamentous tail on the hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with a greyish-brown underside, marked with delicate white transverse lines and a prominent black spot ringed with orange at the hindwing tornus, often featuring a short tail.
