Pale Ciliate-blue
Common NamePale Ciliate-blue
Scientific NameAnthene emolus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorspale brown, white, orange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia, Cassia, Xylia, Saraca, Wagatea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant shoots or buds. Larvae are often myrmecophilous, feeding on leaves and flowers before pupating on the host plant or nearby.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale underside with wavy white markings, the prominent orange-ringed black spot on the hindwing tornus, and the presence of small filamentous tails on the hindwings.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale brownish-grey underside featuring intricate white wavy lines and a distinctive orange-ringed black eyespot on the hindwing, which also bears small tails.
