Black Prince
Common NameBlack Prince
Scientific NameRohana parisatis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyApaturinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, southern China)
Host PlantsCeltis species
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a rough texture and two short horns on the head. Pupae are green and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform dark upperside with minimal white spotting on the forewings, and its characteristic strong, rapid flight. The underside is often mottled brown/grey.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown to black butterfly with broad, rounded wings, featuring a few small white spots near the apex of the forewings.
