Clipper
Common NameClipper
Scientific NameParthenos sylvia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsblack, white, greenish-yellow
HabitatTropical forests, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAdenia species
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are spiny, typically reddish-brown or black, and feed on *Adenia* vines. Pupae are often green or brown, camouflaged to resemble leaves or twigs.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive black and white spotted forewings combined with the greenish-yellow, intricately patterned hindwings. Its characteristic fast, gliding flight, often described as 'clipping' through the air, is also a key identifier.
Description
A large, striking butterfly with black forewings featuring a prominent band of white spots, and greenish-yellow hindwings adorned with intricate black patterns and stripes.
