Common Crow
Common NameCommon Crow
Scientific NameEuploea core
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, dark blue, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, parks, urban areas, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsNerium oleander, Ficus racemosa, Asclepias curassavica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are brightly colored with fleshy filaments. Pupae are metallic gold or silver, hanging upside down.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, uniformly dark wings with marginal white spots, and slow, gliding flight. Often seen in groups, especially at mud-puddling sites or roosting.
Description
A medium to large, uniformly dark butterfly with a velvety appearance, typically deep brown or black wings, often with a subtle iridescent blue sheen and a series of white spots along the wing margins.
