Forest Queen
Common NameForest Queen
Scientific NameIdeopsis juventa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsbrown, light blue, white, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, plantations, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsParsonsia, Cynanchum, Tylophora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically striped and feed on toxic plants, accumulating defensive compounds. Pupae are often green or yellowish.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive dark brown wings with broad, translucent light blue or white streaks and a clear row of white marginal spots. Its slow, deliberate gliding flight is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent light blue to white translucent streaks and a series of white spots along the wing margins. Its body is black with white spots.
