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Idea leuconoe

Idea leuconoe - butterfly of the family Nymphalidae (Nymphalidae) and subfamily Danaides (Danainae). Prevalent in Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Taiwan. Wingspan of 15-17 cm. On the wings of a pattern of black, often merging spots. Closer to the base of the wings may be for sale with a yellowish coating.

 

It inhabits the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

 

Forage caterpillars - Tylophora.

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Uploaded on March 1, 2015