Common Red Harlequin
Common NameCommon Red Harlequin
Scientific NameZemeros flegyas
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsred, black, blue, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMaesa indica, Maesa montana
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are slug-like, often green or brown, and pupate into a short, stout chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive red-orange ground color combined with prominent black spots and iridescent blue markings on both forewings and hindwings, particularly noticeable on the underside.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with vibrant red-orange wings intricately patterned with black spots, iridescent blue markings, and fine black and white striations.
