Forget-me-not
Common NameForget-me-not
Scientific NameCatochrysops strabo
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorspale brown, grey, orange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas, forest edges, agricultural fields
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of East Asia (e.g., southern China, Japan)
Host PlantsButea monosperma, Cajanus cajan, Crotalaria, Derris, Desmodium, Glycine, Indigofera, Pueraria, Rhynchosia, Vigna
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical parts of its range, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically flattened and slug-like, feeding on legumes. Pupae are short and stout. The larvae are often associated with ants (myrmecophilous).
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the pale brownish-grey underside with faint striations, small black spots, and the distinctive orange patch with a black spot and a short tail on the hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale brownish-grey underside, featuring faint wavy lines, small black spots, and a prominent orange patch with a black spot and a short tail on the hindwing.
