 This
species is described as the least uncommon of the Malayan Horaga
species. It was first observed in recent years in 1998 where at least
3 specimens were seen in various parts of Singapore at the end of the year
during the rainy season. Its appearance has been erratic, but it
appears to favour low bushes where it flies in its distinct feeble zig-zag
manner. It has been seen in town parks as well as along the fringes
of the nature reserves. When disturbed, the butterfly flies erratically
but does not fly far.
The male is bright blue above,
with a distinct white spot at the discal area of the forewing. The
white patch is larger in the female. The undersides are an ochreous
brown with the distinct white band which is broader on the forewing and
narrower on the hindwing. |
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