Togarna Hairstreak
Common NameTogarna Hairstreak
Scientific NameJaponica togarna
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatForest edges, woodlands, open forests
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korean Peninsula, parts of China)
Host PlantsQuercus acutissima, Quercus serrata, Castanea crenata
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the host plant twigs and overwinter. Larvae hatch in spring to feed on new leaves, pupating before adults emerge in summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive black and white striped pattern on the underside of the wings, combined with the bright orange marginal band on the hindwings and the presence of small tails.
Description
A small butterfly with a striking underside pattern of alternating black and white stripes, accented by a vibrant orange band along the hindwing margin and delicate tails.
