Blackvein Sergeant
Common NameBlackvein Sergeant
Scientific NameAthyma ranga
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Southern China
Host PlantsGlochidion velutinum, Glochidion lanceolarium
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically March to November
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of bright white spots and a broad, continuous white post-discal band on a dark background across both the forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings featuring prominent white spots and a broad white band extending across both forewings and hindwings.
