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Description Caleta elna elvira

Elbowed Pierrot

Details

Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus: Caleta
Species: elna elvira
Common Name: Elbowed Pierrot
Wingspan:
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore
Hostplant(s):

Description
The wings above are predominantly black, with a broad white band extending from the forewing to the hindwing. The hindwing possesses a pair of slender white-tipped tails.

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Habitat & Habits
Elbowed Pierrot is often found flying close to the ground and settled at moist spots on the forest floor.
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