Black-tipped Archduke
Common NameBlack-tipped Archduke
Scientific NameLexias dirtea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsdark blue, black, white, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsSapium
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark purplish-black wings with a prominent iridescent blue and white band on the hindwings and lower forewings, along with small orange spots on the forewings.
Description
A medium to large butterfly with dark purplish-black wings, featuring a broad, iridescent blue and white band across the hindwings and lower forewings, complemented by small orange spots on the forewings.
