Common Lascar
Common NameCommon Lascar
Scientific NamePantoporia hordonia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens, and scrubland
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Grewia, Mussaenda, Ixora
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in tropical climates, with multiple broods
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. The caterpillar is typically green or brownish, often with spines or protuberances, and feeds on the host foliage before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the bold pattern of three prominent orange bands on the black forewing and two broad orange bands on the black hindwing, making it easily recognizable among other Lascars.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its striking pattern of broad, alternating orange and black bands across both forewings and hindwings, with a slightly scalloped hindwing margin.
