Eliot's Cornelian
Common NameEliot's Cornelian
Scientific NameDeudorix elioti
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, orange
HabitatForest edges, secondary forests, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo)
Host PlantsAcacia mangium, Derris elliptica, Litchi chinensis, Nephelium lappaceum
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and larvae typically bore into fruits or pods. It undergoes complete metamorphosis through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the pale greyish-white underside with subtle transverse markings, the prominent black eyespot with an orange-yellow ring, and the single slender tail on the hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale greyish-white underside, featuring faint brownish transverse lines and a distinctive black eyespot ringed with orange-yellow near the hindwing tornus, accompanied by a slender tail.
