Small Green Banded Blue
Common NameSmall Green Banded Blue
Scientific NameHoraga onyx
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorswhite, black, green, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDerris, Pongamia pinnata, Butea monosperma
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on the leaves of specific host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive broad black and iridescent green-blue bands on the white underside, particularly on the hindwings. Small, delicate tails may also be present on the hindwings.
Description
A small butterfly with a white underside, featuring prominent black bands edged with iridescent green-blue on both fore and hindwings. The upperside is typically dark brown with a blue sheen.
