White Royal
Common NameWhite Royal
Scientific NamePratapa deva
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgrey, orange, black
HabitatLowland forests, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia)
Host PlantsNephelium lappaceum, Litchi chinensis, Dimocarpus longan
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically flattened and slug-like, feeding on host plants from the Sapindaceae family. Some Lycaenidae species have myrmecophilous associations with ants.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the pale grey underwings with a distinct orange patch and black spot on the hindwing, along with the two delicate tails.
Description
A small butterfly with pale grey ventral wings, characterized by a prominent orange patch containing a black spot near the tornus of the hindwing, and two slender tails.
