Plain Plushblue
Common NamePlain Plushblue
Scientific NameAmblypodia pluto
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, white, grey, red
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsDerris, Pongamia pinnata, Acacia
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in tropical regions, peaking during wet seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically slug-shaped and may have a symbiotic relationship with ants (myrmecophily). Pupae are often camouflaged.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown, white, and grey underside with a bright red basal patch on the hindwing. The short, white-tipped tail on the hindwing is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a cryptic underside, featuring mottled patterns of brown, white, and grey, and a prominent red patch near the body. The hindwings have a short, white-tipped tail.
