Common Shot Silverline
Common NameCommon Shot Silverline
Scientific NameCigaritis vulcanus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyAphnaeinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorscream, brown, orange
HabitatOpen country, scrubland, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Ziziphus, Ixora, Lantana, Clerodendrum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically myrmecophilous, associating with ants, and feed on various host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive intricate brown and cream pattern on the underside, the presence of short tails on the hindwings, and small orange markings near the tornus. The 'silverlines' are often present but may be subtle.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale cream to yellowish underside patterned with intricate brown wavy lines and spots, often featuring small orange patches and short tails on the hindwings.
