Colour Sergeant
Common NameColour Sergeant
Scientific NameAthyma nefte
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsGlochidion, Mallotus, Macaranga
Flight PeriodYear-round
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 prominent, broad white bands on a black background, especially the continuous band across the hindwings and forewings, combined with distinct orange submarginal bands on the hindwings and forewing apex.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by broad white bands across its black wings, accented with vibrant orange markings along the wing margins and tips.
