Leaden Hairtail
Common NameLeaden Hairtail
Scientific NameDeudorix epijarbas
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorspale brown, dark brown, black, orange
HabitatForests, forest edges, gardens, open areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia
Host PlantsLitchi chinensis, Dimocarpus longan, Punica granatum, Acacia, Eriobotrya japonica
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plant fruits or flowers. Larvae bore into and feed within fruits or seeds. Pupation typically occurs on the host plant or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsLook for the pale brown underside with distinct wavy striations and a black discal spot on the forewing. The hindwing's two orange-ringed black spots and a short tail are key diagnostic features.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale brown underside, marked with darker wavy bands and several black spots. The hindwing features two prominent black spots ringed with orange and a short, delicate tail.
