Common Maplet
Common NameCommon Maplet
Scientific NameChersonesia risa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCyrestinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsArtocarpus, Ficus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsLook for the striking orange coloration with numerous parallel black stripes across all wings. The overall pattern is highly distinctive, resembling contour lines on a map.
Description
This butterfly has vibrant orange wings intricately patterned with numerous fine, parallel black stripes running across both forewings and hindwings, giving it a map-like appearance.
