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Neopithecops zalmora zalmora
The Quaker

Details
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus: Neopithecops
Species: zalmora zalmora
Common Name: The Quaker
Wingspan:
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore  
Hostplant(s): Glycosmis chlorosperma  

Description
The large black spot in space 7 is very distinct in contrast with the white background of the undersides of the wings. Both sexes are blackish brown above.

Habitat & Habits
This species is usually encountered in heavy forest in dark shaded areas. Neopithecops zalmora zalmora has a feeble flight and appears silvery on the wing.

The species has usually been encountered singly. Its feeble, fluttering erratic flight, usually at no more than a metre above the ground, in the darkest recesses of the nature reserves, gives it a moth-like appearance.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCircle blog article - Life History of the Quaker.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos
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Egg
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Caterpillar
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Pupa




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