Cethosia hypsea palawana

(Fruhstorfer, 1900)

Vernacular names
English : Malay lacewing
French : Dentellière de Malaisie

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 14 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a wingspan up to 5 cm. Wing margins are toothed. Male has bright orange-red wings with a broad black edge and white band on forewing. Toothed edges are black and white. Underside has spots and stripes.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in South-East Asia, from Myanmar and Indochina to Java, Sumatra, Borneo and Philippines. This subspecies is endemic to Palawan. Mostly found in forests and forest edges.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status has yet to be assessed but it appears to be common within its large range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

Back to “Butterflies and relatives” page