Forest Quaker
Common NameForest Quaker
Scientific NameProsotas aluta
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, brown
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are often myrmecophilous, associating with ants for protection, and feed on the leaves of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the pale underside coloration, and the distinctive black spot on the hindwing. The fine dark lines along the wing margins are also a key feature.
Description
A small butterfly with pale white to light grey undersides, featuring a prominent black spot on the hindwing and fine dark marginal markings. The upperside is typically a uniform dark brown.
