Lexias pardalis dirteana

(Corbet, 1941)

Vernacular names
English : Common archduke
French : Archiduc commun

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

Identification
Adults can reach a wingspan of 9 cm. Female’s upperside is dark brown with lots of yellow spotting and waving bands. Male is nearly black with broad grey to turquoise edges on hindwings. Antennae clubs have orange tips.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. The species is found from India to south China, south to Philippines and Indonesia. Lives in clearings, edges of forest, forest near watercourses.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status hasn’t been assessed. The species is common and widespread in the wild. It doesn’t face any known threats.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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