Description
The distinctive yellow colour of the undersides of the females of this Rapala makes it quite distinct when it makes its appearance. Like its other cousins in the Rapala genus, it is a rapid flyer, and darts around bushes at high speeds. It is usually seen in the vicinity of flowering trees.

The males are brownish red above, with a broad black forewing border, and appears purple-shot in a side light.

Habitat & Habits
The females are brown above and distinctly yellow underside. There is the usual Rapala signature lobe on the hindwings, and a pair of threadlike white-tipped tails. The butterfly is fond of basking in bright sunshine with its wings folded flat, but quickly darts away when disturbed.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - Life History of the Suffused Flash.

Further Reading
To be detailed.