Colonel
Common NameColonel
Scientific NameSymbrenthia hippoclus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsBoehmeria, Pouzolzia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically spiny and feed on plants in the Urticaceae family. Pupae are often angular and camouflaged.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange and black striped pattern, especially the broad black bands on the hindwings and the irregular black markings on the forewings.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly has vibrant orange wings marked with bold, irregular black stripes and bands, particularly prominent on the hindwings.
