Forest Leopard
Common NameForest Leopard
Scientific NamePhalanta alcippe
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsFlacourtia indica, Smilax, Salix, Populus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, and pupae are typically green or brown, suspended head-down.
Identification TipsRecognizable by its vibrant orange coloration, prominent black spots across both wings, and the characteristic wavy black band along the wing edges.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright orange wings covered in numerous black spots and a distinctive wavy black border along the margins.
