Dark Tit 060413

Hypolycaena thecloides thecloides
Dark Tit
Details
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus: Hypolycaena
Species: thecloides thecloides
Common Name: Dark Tit
Wingspan: 26-32
Forms:
Status in Singapore: Moderately rare
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Malaysia •Singapore
Hostplant(s): Flagellaria indica
Description
Both sexes, the upperside is dark brown, with a black-spotted orange tornal area on the hindwing. The greyish-white underside has orange brown post-discal bands, and the apical area is shaded orange.

The hindwings have two pairs of tails. The hindwing has a black, orange-crowned tornal spot, with another black spot at the lobe.

Habitat & Habits
This butterfly can be found in the same localities as its close cousin, the Common Tit (Hypolycaena erylus teatus). This butterfly is not common and usually individuals are encountered feeding on flowering bushes.