Fluffy Tit
Common NameFluffy Tit
Scientific NameZeltus amasa
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slug-shaped and are often myrmecophilous, associating with ants. They feed on various plants from families like Fabaceae and Sapindaceae.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the multiple long, white, ribbon-like tails on the hindwings, the white underside with fine brown lines and black spots, and the orange-brown upperside.
Description
A small butterfly characterized by an orange-brown upperside and a white underside marked with fine brown striations and distinctive black spots near the tornus, featuring multiple long, white, ribbon-like tails on the hindwings.
