Cruiser Butterfly
Common NameCruiser Butterfly
Scientific NameVindula dejone
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar)
Host PlantsFlacourtia rukam, Rinorea, Scolopia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, often dark with lighter markings. Pupae are typically cryptic, resembling a dead leaf or twig.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, irregular black band traversing the orange-brown wings, particularly prominent on the forewing. The underside is usually paler with similar but more muted markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with vibrant orange-brown wings featuring a broad, irregular black band across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by additional black spots and lines.
