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Luthrodes pandava pandava (Horsfield, 1829)
| Family Name: | Lycaenidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Cycad Blue |
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Description
| Size | 13 mm to 15 mm |
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| Description | The upperside of the male is light blue with narrow black markings, whilst the female has broader borders and is paler. There is a short white-tipped tail on each hindwing. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The Cycad Blue is often found around the Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) and other Cycas sp. They are sometimes considered a pest as they destroy the Cycad palms. The caterpillars feed on the immature shoots of the palms, thus affecting new growth of the Cycad palm. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
Status
| Conservation Status | 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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