Quaker
Common NameQuaker
Scientific NameNeopithecops zalmora
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, pale grey
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of China
Host PlantsDalbergia, Acacia, Pithecellobium, Albizia, Mimosa, Saraca
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are slug-shaped and often myrmecophilous. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pure white or pale grey underside, a prominent black spot on the forewing, and a series of black spots along the margin of the hindwing. Antennae are distinctly banded black and white.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly with a predominantly white or pale grey underside, marked by distinct black spots on both forewings and hindwings.
