Dark Blue Jungle Glory
Common NameDark Blue Jungle Glory
Scientific NameThaumantis diores
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, blue
HabitatTropical evergreen forests, dense jungle, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsCalamus (rattan palms), Licuala (fan palms)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peak activity varying by locality
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host palm leaves. Larvae feed on palms and pupate into a chrysalis. Adults feed on fermenting fruit, tree sap, and sometimes dung.
Identification TipsLook for the iridescent dark blue upperside (not visible in this image) combined with the cryptic brown underside featuring distinct eyespots and darker bands, particularly the two prominent ocelli on the hindwing. Its large size and preference for dense jungle habitats are also key.
Description
A medium-to-large butterfly with a cryptic brown underside featuring darker bands and prominent ocelli, while the upperside is typically a striking iridescent dark blue.
