Malayan
Common NameMalayan
Scientific NameNacaduba malayana
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorspale grey, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Cajanus, Cassia
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically slug-shaped and often associated with ants (myrmecophilous). Pupae are short and stout.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale underside with a characteristic pattern of black spots and faint lines. The specific arrangement of spots and lines helps differentiate it from other similar species in the genus Nacaduba.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale greyish-white underside, adorned with a series of small black spots and faint, broken wavy lines.
