Cruiser
Common NameCruiser
Scientific NameVagrans egista
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens, often near streams or damp areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Australia
Host PlantsFlacourtia indica, Flacourtia rukam, Scolopia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are spiny, typically green or brown, and pupate into a cryptic chrysalis resembling a dead leaf or twig.
Identification TipsLook for its bright orange wings with prominent black wavy lines on the outer margins and a few black spots on the hindwings. It has a characteristic fast, darting flight and often basks with wings open on damp ground or foliage.
Description
A medium-sized, vibrant orange butterfly with distinctive black wavy lines along the wing margins and a few black spots on the hindwings. The body is greenish-yellow.
