Caleta elna elvira
Elbowed Pierrot
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Lycaeninae |
| Genus | Caleta |
| Species: | elna |
| Subspecies: | elvira |
| Common Name: | Elbowed Pierrot |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Description
The wings above are predominantly black, with a broad white band extending from the forewing to the hindwing. The hindwing possesses a pair of slender white-tipped tails.
Habitat & Habits
Elbowed Pierrot is often found flying close to the ground and settled at moist spots on the forest floor.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Butterflycircle blog article - Life History of the Elbowed Pierrot
Further Reading
To be detailed.