Spindasis syama terana
Club Silverline
Family: | Lycaenidae |
Subfamily: | Lycaeninae |
Genus | Spindasis |
Species: | syama |
Subspecies: | terana |
Common Name: | Club Silverline |
Life History: | incomplete |
Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Description
The main characteristics separating the Club Silverline from the Long-Banded Silverline are the club-shaped basal streak on the underside of the forewing and the mainly black edging of the silver streaks as compared to the reddish brown of the Long-Banded Silverline. The species has two pairs of white-tipped tails and an orange tornal area on the hindwings..
Habitat & Habits
The Club Silverline is one of two species of the genus Spindasis to be found in Singapore. Of the two, the other being the Long-Banded Silverline (Spindasis lohita senama), the Club Silverline is much rarer. It is rarely encountered but when observed, it is usually on a bright sunny day as it flies rapidly amongst grassy undergrowth
Other Observations
The species has also been observed at Pulau Tekong.
Early Stages
To be detailed.
Further Reading
To be detailed.