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Spindasis lohita senama
Long-Banded Silverline
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Lycaeninae |
| Genus | Spindasis |
| Species: | lohita |
| Subspecies: | senama |
| Common Name: | Long-Banded Silverline |
| Status: | uncommon |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Description
The striking underside of this butterfly comprise five or six silver lines broadly edged with dark red on a pale yellow background. The species has two pairs of white-tipped tails and an orange tornal area on the hindwings.
Habitat & Habits
The Long-banded Silverline is uncommon in Singapore, usually seen in the mid-morning hours on flowering plants. A favorite is the Mile-a-Minute (Mikania micrantha) flowers.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - The Life History of the Long Banded Silverline.
Further Reading
To be detailed.
Early Stages Photos
Egg
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Caterpillar
Pupa