Common Posy
Common NameCommon Posy
Scientific NameDrupadia ravindra
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, white, black, blue
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsNephelium lappaceum, Litchi chinensis, Dimocarpus longan
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are known to be myrmecophilous, associating with ants, and feed on plants from the Sapindaceae family.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of bright orange upper forewings, the intricate black and white checkered pattern on the hindwing underside, and the prominent white tails. A subtle blue patch near the body on the hindwing underside is also a key feature.
Description
A small butterfly with vibrant orange upper forewings. The underside of the hindwings is striking, featuring a white ground color with bold black stripes and spots, creating a checkered appearance, and adorned with long, white, curled tails.
