Blue Glassy Tiger
Common NameBlue Glassy Tiger
Scientific NameIdeopsis vulgaris
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsbrown, white, pale blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsParsonsia spp., Cynanchum spp., Tylophora spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically striped with fleshy filaments. Pupae are often green or metallic, hanging upside down.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its translucent dark brown wings with a distinctive pattern of white to pale blue stripes and spots, and its characteristic slow, floating flight.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent dark brown wings adorned with striking white to pale blue stripes and spots, giving it a 'glassy' appearance.
