Blue-spotted Crow Butterfly
Common NameBlue-spotted Crow Butterfly
Scientific NameEuploea midamus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, iridescent blue
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands, gardens, plantations
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, southern China)
Host PlantsNerium oleander, Ficus, Asclepias, various Apocynaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
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 TipsKey features include its overall dark brown coloration, the distinct pattern of white (and often iridescent blue) spots on the wings, and its characteristic slow, deliberate, gliding flight.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, adorned with prominent white spots on both forewings and hindwings, often exhibiting iridescent blue spots, particularly on the hindwings.
