Zeltus amasa maximinianus

Zeltus amasa maximinianus
Fluffy Tit

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Details
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus: Zeltus
Species: amasa maximinianus
Common Name: Fluffy Tit
Wingspan: 28
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore
Hostplant(s): Cleodendrum laevifolium (Swadding Flower)

Description
The male of the Fluffy Tit has the upperside hindwing a pale azure blue with the rest of the wings black. The underside is pale bluish white, with the apical areas shaded ochreous brown. The hindwing has a black marginal spot in space 2 and on the lobe.


Habitat & Habits
The Fluffy Tit is a relatively rare butterfly in Singapore, and is not often seen. It flits around very actively, and elegantly with its long tails twirling behind.