Eastern Blotched Leopard
Common NameEastern Blotched Leopard
Scientific NamePhalanta alcippe
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, etc.)
Host PlantsFlacourtia indica, Salix tetrasperma, Populus euphratica, Ricinus communis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are spiny, often dark with lighter markings. Pupae are typically green or brown, suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsIdentified by its bright orange wings with a distinctive pattern of black spots and blotches, and wavy dark lines on the wing margins. The overall pattern is quite consistent, making it relatively easy to distinguish.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with vibrant orange wings covered in numerous black spots and blotches, and wavy dark lines along the wing margins. The underside is typically paler with similar markings.
