Scarce Silverstreak Blue
Common NameScarce Silverstreak Blue
Scientific NameCuretis saronis
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyCuretinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsDerris, Millettia, Pongamia, Robinia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with seasonal peaks
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically flattened and slug-like, often associated with ants (myrmecophilous). Pupae are short and stout.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique underside pattern of broad white bands on a dark ground, its small size, and the presence of a single short tail on each hindwing. Males have an iridescent blue upperside.
Description
A small butterfly with a striking underside pattern of broad, irregular white bands against a dark brown to black background, and a short tail on each hindwing.
