Emylius Harvester
Common NameEmylius Harvester
Scientific NameParvospila emylius
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyMiletinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, dark brown, black, white
HabitatForests, forest edges, and areas with ant-tended aphid colonies
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsaphids, scale insects
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are carnivorous, feeding on aphids or scale insects, often in association with ants. Undergoes complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange and dark brown/black mottled pattern, especially the bright orange on the hindwings and central forewings, along with small white spots on the forewing tip.
Description
A small butterfly characterized by its striking pattern of bright orange patches on a dark brown to black background, with small white spots near the forewing apex.
