Spotted Hairtail
Common NameSpotted Hairtail
Scientific NameDeudorix epijarbas
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, white, orange
HabitatForests, forest edges, gardens, orchards
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia
Host PlantsLitchi chinensis, Dimocarpus longan, Nephelium lappaceum, Acacia, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plant fruits or shoots. Larvae bore into and feed within fruits, pupating either inside the fruit or on the plant.
Identification TipsIdentify by the distinctive wavy brown and white underside pattern, the prominent black eyespot with orange/blue scales on the hindwing, and a short tail. Males have a striking orange-red upperside.
Description
A small hairstreak butterfly with an intricate underside pattern of wavy brown and white bands, featuring a prominent black eyespot ringed with orange and blue on the hindwing. Males often have a bright orange-red upperside.
