Dark Cerulean
Last update on:
3/9/2026
Common Name
Dark Cerulean
Latin Name
𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴
Taxa
Butterflies
Family
Lycaenidae
Habitats
Woodland
Shrubland
Village
Coast
Features
The upperwings of males are metallic blue, costal to marginal areas of forewings are black, while those of females are duller. The underwings are pale brown with several white and dark brown short stripes. On each hindwing, there is a chain of sharp stripes along the margin, and a orange-crowned black ocellus at the tornal area. Both sexes have a pair of tails.
Behaviour
Caterpillars feed on host plants such as Millettia nitida and Pueraria lobata.
Fun Fact
Note
Reference
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- Yiu, V. (Ed.) (2004).《香港觀蝶圖鑑觀蝶地圖》[Hong Kong Butterfly Guide and Observation Sites]. Hong Kong Lepidopterists’ Society and Hong Kong Discovery.
- Pun, S. F. (2024). Fung Yuen Eco Series - Hong Kong Butterfly Identification Guide (1st ed.). Hong Kong: Environmental Assoication Ltd., Fung Yuen


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