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Abisara saturata kausambioides (de Nicéville, 1896)
| Family Name: | Lycaenidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Malayan Plum Judy |
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Description
| Description | The upperside of the male of the Malayan Plum Judy is crimson brown and unmarked. The underside is paler and each wing has a pair of diffuse, pale-purplish post-discal bands. The outer band on the hindwing has a series of black, white-edged spots. The much paler female has a diffused white sub-apical patch. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Not a strong flyer, but can take off rapidly to treetops when disturbed. Prefers shady forest understorey habitats. |
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| Associated Flora | Host Plant: Ardisia elliptica |
| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
Status
| Conservation Status | Moderately Common |
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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Least Concern (LC) [3rd Edition] |
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References
| References | Davison G.W.H., Gan J.W.M., Huang D., Hwang W.S., Lum S.K.Y., Yeo D.C.J. (eds.). 2024. The Singapore Red Data Book: Red Lists of Singapore Biodiversity, Third Edition. National Parks Board, Singapore. Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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