Golden Hairstreak
Common NameGolden Hairstreak
Scientific NameHoraga onyx
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, black, blue
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDerris elliptica, Pongamia pinnata, Millettia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are slug-shaped and feed on leaves. Pupation occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include the golden-brown underside with a wavy submarginal line, a short tail, and a black tornal spot with blue scaling on the hindwing. Antennae are banded black and white with orange tips.
Description
A small butterfly with a warm golden-brown underside, featuring a subtle wavy submarginal line outlined in black and pale blue, leading to a short tail and a prominent black spot at the hindwing tornus.
