Dark Posy
Common NameDark Posy
Scientific NameDrupadia theda
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsorange, white, black, blue-green
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia
Host PlantsMacaranga spp., Sapindaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slug-shaped and often myrmecophilous, associating with ants for protection in exchange for honeydew. Pupation occurs on the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the combination of its orange-brown forewing underside and the white hindwing underside with distinct black spots, wavy markings, and iridescent blue-green scaling near the base, along with its prominent tails.
Description
A small butterfly with an orange-brown forewing underside and a white hindwing underside featuring black spots, wavy lines, and iridescent blue-green scales near the body, often with prominent tails.
