Details
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus: Spindasis
Species: lohita senama
Common Name: Long-Banded Silverline
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Status in Singapore: uncommon
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore
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Description
The striking underside of this butterfly comprise five or six silver lines broadly edged with dark red on a pale yellow background. The species has two pairs of white-tipped tails and an orange tornal area on the hindwings.


Habitat & Habits
The Long-banded Silverline is uncommon in Singapore, usually seen in the mid-morning hours on flowering plants. A favorite is the Mile-a-Minute (Mikania micrantha) flowers.

Source: ButterflyCircle