Common Indian Crow
Common NameCommon Indian Crow
Scientific NameEuploea core
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatForests, open woodlands, gardens, urban areas, coastal regions
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsFicus, Nerium, Cryptolepis, Asclepias, Parsonsia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, generally active throughout the year
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are cylindrical with fleshy filaments, feeding on toxic plants. Pupae are typically metallic green or gold and are suspended upside down.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic dark brown wings with prominent white spots along the margins. Its slow, steady, and often gliding flight is also a key identifier.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with uniformly dark brown wings adorned with a distinct series of white submarginal and marginal spots. Its body is black with white spots.
