Ideopsis juventa manillana

(Moore, 1883)

Vernacular names
English : Grey glassy tiger
French : Papillon tigre gris

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : Up to 20 other subspecies known.

Identification
The species can reach a wingspan of 7 to 8 cm. Black body with white spots. Dark brown to black wing coloration with large elongated grey-white cells radiating from the body. Two rows of white spots between cells and wing edges.

Range and habitat
This subspecies is endemic to Luzon, Philippines. Species found throughout Philippines and Indonesia east to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Lives in woodlands, wooded urban gardens, open forests.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status has yet to be assessed by IUCN. Although it has a big range, it is an insular species and some populations could be threatened.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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