Polyura hebe chersonesus

(Fruhstorfer, 1898)

Vernacular names
English : Plain nawab
French : Nawab brun

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 12 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can grow to a wingspan of 6.5 cm. Upperside whitish blue with a row of dark ocelli and broad black edge. Underside light brown with large chocolate-brown-edged light green patch. White and black spots near wing edges.

Range and habitat
Subspecies found from Thailand to Peninsular Malaysia. Species occurs from Thailand to Singapore, east to central Indonesia. Lives in lowland forests and adjacent suburban parks.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status isn’t assessed yet. It has a large range but could suffer from deforestation because of its limited adaptability outside forests.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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