Yellow-spotted Blue
Common NameYellow-spotted Blue
Scientific NameHeliophorus epicles
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyLycaeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow
HabitatForest edges, clearings, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeIndia, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia, Indonesia
Host PlantsPolygonum, Rumex
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are slug-shaped and feed on the leaves, pupating on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark wings with bright yellow forewing spots. Males often display a metallic blue sheen on the dorsal hindwings and a reddish-orange underside with black spots.
Description
A small butterfly with velvety dark brown to black wings, featuring prominent, rounded yellow spots on the forewings.
