Short-tailed Line-blue
Common NameShort-tailed Line-blue
Scientific NameProsotas nora
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbeige, light brown, dark brown, black, orange
HabitatGardens, open woodlands, scrubland, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Mimosa, Cassia, Cajanus, Pongamia, Xylia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the host plants, and the larvae are often myrmecophilous, feeding on leaves and buds before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the pale brown underside with wavy striations, and the distinctive black spot with an orange halo on the hindwing, often accompanied by a short tail.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale beige to light brown underside, featuring intricate wavy dark brown lines and a prominent black spot ringed with orange near the hindwing tornus.
