Blue-banded King Crow Butterfly
Common NameBlue-banded King Crow Butterfly
Scientific NameEuploea eunice
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsdark brown, iridescent blue, white
HabitatTropical forests, open woodlands, coastal areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsParsonsia, Streblus, Ficus, Asclepiadaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other milkweed butterflies, the larvae feed on toxic host plants, accumulating toxins that make them unpalatable to predators. The lifecycle involves egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the broad, iridescent blue band on the dark wings and the distinct row of white spots along the outer margins. Its slow, steady flight is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-large butterfly with dark brown wings, characterized by a prominent iridescent blue band across the forewings and hindwings, complemented by a series of white spots along the wing margins.
