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Abisara saturata kausambioides

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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.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Ecological Notes Not a strong flyer, but can take off rapidly to treetops when disturbed. Prefers shady forest understorey habitats.
Associated Flora Host Plant: Ardisia elliptica
Habitats Forest, Parks & Gardens

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Conservation Status Moderately Common

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Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp

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Species record last updated on: 18 January 2024.
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