Powdered Oakblue
Common NamePowdered Oakblue
Scientific NameArhopala bazalus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, purplish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, parts of China)
Host PlantsQuercus, Lithocarpus, Castanopsis, Shorea, Dipterocarpus, Terminalia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various oak and dipterocarp species, often exhibiting myrmecophily (association with ants) during their development.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dull reddish-brown underside with irregular, somewhat frosted darker bands and spots, and the typical hairstreak shape.
Description
This butterfly has a dull reddish-brown to purplish-brown underside with irregular darker bands and spots, giving it a somewhat frosted or powdered appearance.
