Jewel Fourline Blue
Common NameJewel Fourline Blue
Scientific NameNacaduba berenice
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, white, orange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Breynia, Desmodium, Litchi, Mangifera
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically slug-shaped and often myrmecophilous, associating with ants. Pupation occurs in sheltered locations.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the distinctive pattern of multiple fine white lines on the brown underside, the prominent orange-ringed black eyespot, and the short tail on the hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with a dull brown underside marked by numerous fine, wavy white lines. The hindwing features a prominent black eyespot ringed with orange and a short tail.
