Dark Cerulean
Common NameDark Cerulean
Scientific NameJamides bochus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorspale brown, grey, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of East Asia, Australia
Host PlantsPongamia pinnata, Cajanus cajan, Butea monosperma
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves or flower buds. Larvae are slug-shaped and may be myrmecophilous (tended by ants). Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby.
Identification TipsLook for the pale brownish-grey underside with distinct wavy striations and the prominent orange-ringed black eyespot on the hindwing. Males have iridescent blue uppersides.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale brownish-grey underside, marked with fine wavy darker lines and a prominent orange-ringed black eyespot near the hindwing tornus.
