Transparent 6-line Blue
Common NameTransparent 6-line Blue
Scientific NameNacaduba kurava
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, orange
HabitatForests, gardens, disturbed areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
Host PlantsAcacia, Bridelia, Cynometra, Litchi, Mangifera, Nephelium, Pithecellobium, Schleichera, Xylia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically myrmecophilous, associating with ants.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic white 'six-line' pattern on the greyish-brown underside, the prominent black spot with an orange halo on the hindwing, and the small, delicate tail on the hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with greyish-brown undersides featuring distinct white stripes and black spots, most notably a prominent black spot ringed with orange near the hindwing tornus, accompanied by a small tail.
