Hasora chromus (Cramer, [1780])


Indonesia, Java, Coromandel
The male and female are dark vinaceous brown. The cilia is greyish brown while the head and thorax are greenish brown. The abdomen, third joint of palpi and the legs are also brown; the palpi and thorax beneath are dull yellow.[5] Below, The hindwing is dark-brown with more of less of dull blue-grayish gloss. It has a narrow discal band, whitish in colour which is diffused on the outside margin. It has a black tornal patch.[4] This black spot is clearly visible only at the time of hatching for a few moments but is becomes hidden in the fold of the hindwing, a characteristic of this genus which develops very soon after. It can also be seen in mounted museum specimens.[3] Male: Above, dark brown and unmarked. UPF with a brand from vein 1 to 4.[4] Female: Above, the female has two yellowish white discal spots, with a small spot near the apex

38 - 45 mm
Chrome Awl
Common Banded Awl
നാട്ടുവരയൻ ആര
ผีเสื้อหน้าเข็มสวนแถบขาว
หน้าเข็มสวนแถบขาว
双斑趾弄蝶
オキナワビロウドセセリ

Primary host-plants

FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
EuphorbiaceaeRicinus communisCastor oil plant
FabaceaeDerris
Pongamia
RutaceaeMurraya crenulata
Toddalia asiatica

Synonyms and other combinations

Hasora alexisEvans, 1949
Distribution
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Male, upperside.

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Female, upperside.

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Female, upperside.

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Adult, underside.

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Male, underside.

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