Neglected Sarota
Common NameNeglected Sarota
Scientific NameSarota neglecta
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsorange, white, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsEuphorbiaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae of many Riodinids, including Sarota species, are known to be myrmecophilous, forming associations with ants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the complex underside wing pattern of orange, white, and dark brown, along with the distinctive multiple long tails on the hindwings.
Description
This small butterfly displays an intricate pattern of orange, white, and dark brown on the underside of its wings, which are visible in the image. Its hindwings are notably adorned with multiple prominent, slender tails.
