Common Baron
Common NameCommon Baron
Scientific NameEuthalia aconthea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, greenish-white, black
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, gardens, plantations
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Anacardium occidentale, Lannea coromandelica, Rhus, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with spiny processes, camouflaged among foliage. Pupae are green, angular, and resemble a folded leaf.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinct broad, pale greenish-white band on the dark wings and its strong, gliding flight. Males have a more pointed forewing apex than females.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings featuring a prominent, broad pale greenish-white band extending across both forewings and hindwings, with additional pale spots near the forewing apex.
