Common Leopard
Common NameCommon Leopard
Scientific NamePhalanta phalantha
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen forests, scrublands, gardens, grasslands, and forest edges
Geographic RangeAfrica, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia
Host PlantsFlacourtia indica, Smilax, Salix
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, otherwise during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. The caterpillar is spiny, typically dark with yellow markings. The pupa is green or brown, often suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright orange wings covered in a leopard-like pattern of black spots and a prominent wavy black submarginal line on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with vibrant orange wings heavily adorned with numerous black spots and intricate wavy black lines along the margins.
