Riodinidae butterflies are small, with wingspan from 30-50mm. Males of Riodinidae with front leg degenerated while female with three pairs of legs. The upperside and underside of wings are mainly brown, have similar pattern, but hindwings have waved termen or wing tails. Riodinidae always rest on leaf with wings placed in “V” position and turn around to observe surroundings.

• Wingspan: 30-50mm
• Wings: Wings upperside and underside have similar patterns; hindwings have waved termen or wing tails.
• Wings Colour: Mainly brown
• Number of legs: Males with front legs degenerated, use two pairs of legs to walk; females with three pairs of legs.
• Behaviour: Territory
• Food: Nectar, rotting fruit
• Habitat: Woodland, grassland
• Host plant: Plants of family Myrsinaceae