 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. The
species has also been observed at Pulau Tekong. 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. |
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