Eastern Red Lacewing Butterfly
Common NameEastern Red Lacewing Butterfly
Scientific NameCethosia cydippe
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and northern Australia
Host PlantsPassiflora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny and feed on passion-flower vines, while pupae are often metallic and suspended upside down.
Identification TipsLook for the vivid orange and black wing pattern with distinct white forewing spots, and its characteristic slow, fluttering flight.
Description
This butterfly features striking bright orange wings with broad black borders, accented by white spots on the tips of the forewings.
