Suffused Flash
Common NameSuffused Flash
Scientific NameLoxura atymnus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellowish-orange, black
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDerris elliptica, Pongamia pinnata, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the plain and uniform yellowish-orange underside of the wings, and often a short tail on the hindwing (though not visible in this specific image).
Description
A small butterfly with a uniform yellowish-orange underside, black body, and white-ringed antennae, typically resting with its wings closed.
