Neopithecops zalmora zalmora
The Quaker
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Lycaeninae |
| Genus | Neopithecops |
| Species: | zalmora |
| Subspecies: | zalmora |
| Common Name: | The Quaker |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
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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
Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa