Miletus symethus petronius
Blue Brownwing
Family: | Lycaenidae |
Subfamily: | Miletinae |
Genus | Miletus |
Species: | symethus |
Subspecies: | petronius |
Common Name: | Blue Brownwing |
Life History: | partial |
Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Description
Miletus symethus petronius is easily recognised by a whitish forewing basally dusted with bluish grey, with a mainly blue-grey hindwing.
Habitat & Habits
This species is occasionally common in certain localities, but more often found singly along shady forested paths.
The butterfly has a weak flight, but very often when disturbed from its perch, it flies erratically without stopping to rest for quite some time.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
The caterpillar of this species feeds on several species of aphids and coccids attended by ants. We have observed adults of this species feeding on the "honeydew" produces by aphids or coccids.
Further Reading
To be detailed.