Lime Blue Chilades lajus

Don't let the name fool you—this tiny butterfly packs an impressive global reach despite its modest size. Its populations are found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Hainan, Sulawesi, and the Philippines, a beautifully fragmented distribution across tropical Asia. This scattered pattern suggests this highly specialized butterfly thrives only in very specific habitats, making spotting one a real treat for tropical Asia explorers.