Ceylon Blue Glassy Tiger
Common NameCeylon Blue Glassy Tiger
Scientific NameIdeopsis similis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsdark brown, blue, white, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSri Lanka, parts of India, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsParsonsia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic dark brown wings with large, somewhat translucent blue-white patches on the forewings and rows of white spots on the hindwings. The reddish-brown underside with white spots is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent, translucent blue-white spots and stripes, and a reddish-brown underside with distinct white spots.
