Appearance
:''For a key to the terms used see Lepidopteran glossary''Having a wingspan of only 24 to 27mm, ''Spialia galba'' is identified by its unique pattern of black and white spots and its small size. The upperside is dark brown to blsck in colour with a light brown gloss and many small white spots. The wings have a chequered fringe. The underside is whitish. Sexes are identical.
Naming
*''Spialia galba galba''⤷ ''Spialia galba shanta'' Evans, 1956
⤷ ''Spialia galba chenga'' Evans, 1956
Distribution
The butterfly ranges from Sri Lanka, South India to the Shan states in northern Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Hainan.The butterfly is very common in India up to an altitude of 1800m.
Status
The butterfly ranges from Sri Lanka, South India to the Shan states in northern Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Hainan.The butterfly is very common in India up to an altitude of 1800m.
Food
* Malvaceae:⤷ * ''Hibiscus'' spp.
⤷ * ''Sida rhombifolia''.
⤷ Sterculiaceae:
⤷ *''Waltheria indica''.
⤷ *''Melochia corchorifolia''
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