Pointed Line Blue
Common NamePointed Line Blue
Scientific NameProsotas nora
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorspale brown, grey, black, orange
HabitatOpen areas, forest edges, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Mimosa, Crotalaria, Desmodium
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the host plant, and larvae feed on leaves, flowers, or buds, often attended by ants. Pupation occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsLook for the pale greyish-brown underside with fine transverse lines, a distinct black spot with an orange halo near the hindwing tornus, and a single slender tail on each hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with pale greyish-brown undersides marked with fine dark striations, featuring a prominent black spot ringed with orange and a slender tail on the hindwing.
