Flos diardi capeta

Bifid Plushblue

Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus Flos
Species: diardi
Subspecies: capeta
Common Name: Bifid Plushblue
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore •Malaysia •Thailand
Hostplants:

Description
At a glance, Flos diardi capeta looks like its close cousin, Flos fulgida singhapura, but can be separated quite easily by the clavate spot in the middle of the hindwing which is separated from the cell spot. The males are deep violet blue with a thin border, whilst the female, figured here, has broad black borders. The species has a pair of long white-tipped tail. The wing bases are dusted with red. The butterfly is a relatively strong flyer and tends to fly restlessly around low bushes and shrubs. When in flight, it may also be mistaken for one of the many Arhopala species.

Habitat & Habits
This species of the genus Flos is fairly often encountered in the nature reserves of Singapore.

Other Observations
We recently observed a female laying eggs on an unknown plant. Four eggs were laid close together on the top surface of a leaf.

Early Stages
 Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - The Life History of the Bifid Plushblue.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa

Flos diardi capeta

Bifid Plushblue

Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus Flos
Species: diardi
Subspecies: capeta
Common Name: Bifid Plushblue
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore •Malaysia •Thailand
Hostplants:

Description
At a glance, Flos diardi capeta looks like its close cousin, Flos fulgida singhapura, but can be separated quite easily by the clavate spot in the middle of the hindwing which is separated from the cell spot. The males are deep violet blue with a thin border, whilst the female, figured here, has broad black borders. The species has a pair of long white-tipped tail. The wing bases are dusted with red. The butterfly is a relatively strong flyer and tends to fly restlessly around low bushes and shrubs. When in flight, it may also be mistaken for one of the many Arhopala species.

Habitat & Habits
This species of the genus Flos is fairly often encountered in the nature reserves of Singapore.

Other Observations
We recently observed a female laying eggs on an unknown plant. Four eggs were laid close together on the top surface of a leaf.

Early Stages
 Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - The Life History of the Bifid Plushblue.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa




Flos diardi capeta

Bifid Plushblue

Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus Flos
Species: diardi
Subspecies: capeta
Common Name: Bifid Plushblue
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore •Malaysia •Thailand
Hostplants:

Description
At a glance, Flos diardi capeta looks like its close cousin, Flos fulgida singhapura, but can be separated quite easily by the clavate spot in the middle of the hindwing which is separated from the cell spot. The males are deep violet blue with a thin border, whilst the female, figured here, has broad black borders. The species has a pair of long white-tipped tail. The wing bases are dusted with red. The butterfly is a relatively strong flyer and tends to fly restlessly around low bushes and shrubs. When in flight, it may also be mistaken for one of the many Arhopala species.

Habitat & Habits
This species of the genus Flos is fairly often encountered in the nature reserves of Singapore.

Other Observations
We recently observed a female laying eggs on an unknown plant. Four eggs were laid close together on the top surface of a leaf.

Early Stages
 Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - The Life History of the Bifid Plushblue.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa