Melanitis atrax lucillus

(Fruhstorfer, 1908)

Vernacular names
English : Philippines evening brown
French : Brun du soir des Philippines

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 7 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults reach a wingspan of 5 to 7 cm. Forewing with round notch. Upperside brown. Underside blackish-brown with faint mottling. Faint row of chocolate-brown eye marks close to wing edges. Two light spots on top underwing.

Range and habitat
This subspecies is endemic to Mindanao. The species occurs in the Philippines, from Mindoro to Mindanao and in Sangihe and Talaud. Lives in woodlands, open forests, gardens in suburban areas.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status hasn’t been assessed. It is relatively common in the wild and can adapt to life close to cities.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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