Euthalia lubentina
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Euthalia lubentina , underside of the wing of a butterfly sucking on a fruit |
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Euthalia lubentina is in Asia occurring butterfly ( butterfly ) from the family of Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae).
features
The wingspan of the moth is 60 to 70 millimeters. The species is characterized by a clear sexual dimorphism . In the males the entire area of the upper side of the wing is iridescent green , in the females, however, almost without Schiller. Common to both sexes is the black-brown basic color of the wing tops. The females are distinguished by the wide white band that runs across the disk region of the forewings. Red spots on the front edge of the forewings as well as in the fringe area of the hind wings are present in both sexes, as well as small white spots near the apex of the forewings. The moth is characterized by the chocolate brown color of the underside of the wing, from which some red and white spots stand out.
Pre-imaginal stages
The egg has a dark red-brown color, a hemispherical shape and is covered in sea urchin-like thorns on the surface , which are slightly thickened at the tips.
The caterpillars are colored green. Large red-brown spots and very small white dots stand out on the back. The entire surface of the body is covered with bright, long, strongly branched thorns with stinging hairs .
The doll has the shape of a dragon square , is colored green and shows yellow spots on the outside with a brown border. It is attached to twigs, trunks or leaves as a falling doll with a webbing anchorage.
egg
Younger caterpillar
Older caterpillar
Doll and caterpillar (illustration)
Distribution, subspecies and habitat
The species occurs in India , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Malaysia , Nepal , Singapore and in southern China and Borneo . Ten subspecies are currently classified in the individual occurrence areas . Euthalia lubentina primarily inhabits tropical deciduous forests.
Way of life
The moths occasionally suckle on moist soil, fruit or excrement in order to take in fluids and minerals. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of belt flowers (Loranthaceae). Details on the species' way of life have yet to be researched.
Individual evidence
Web links
- ifoundbutterflies.org - Butterflies of India
- yutaka.it - photos of the nominate form