Amathusia phidippus pollicaris

(Butler, 1870)

Vernacular names
English : Palmking
French : Papillon des palmiers commun

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 15 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a wingspan of about 12 cm. Slightly elongated hindwing. Coloration is grey-brown and chocolate brown with transversal white stripes and eye-like markings. Inside all brown with light brownish-yellow wing edges.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in South-east Asia, from Myanmar and Indochina to Philippines and western-central Indonesia. This subspecies occurs in the Philippines. Lives in open countries, forest edges, cities, palm plantations.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status hasn’t been assessed but it is believed to be very common around the numerous palm tree plantations within its range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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