Doleschallia bisaltide philippensis

(Fruhstorfer, 1899)

Vernacular names
English : Autumn leaf
French : Papillon-feuille

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : Up to 25 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a wingspan of 7 cm. Body hairy and dark brown. Pointy snout. Upperside bright orange with black edges, yellow blotches. Underside dark grey with eye-spots and white blotches. Old specimens have clear wing edges.

Range and habitat
Subspecies occurs in Philippines (Palawan, Mindoro). Species found from India to South-east Asia, to Indonesia, Solomon islands and north Australia. Lives in forests, sometimes urban parks, plantations and swamps.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : This species’ status has yet to be assessed by IUCN. It seems to be widespread and locally common. Some subspecies are probably endangered.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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