 This
species of the genus Flos
is fairly often encountered in the nature
reserves of Singapore. We recently observed a female laying eggs
on an unknown plant. Four eggs were laid close together on the top
surface of a leaf.
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. |
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