Godman's Mapwing
Common NameGodman's Mapwing
Scientific NameCyrestis godmani
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCyrestinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar)
Host PlantsFicus species
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa (chrysalis), and adult.
Identification TipsLook for the vivid orange and black upperside with distinct white spots at the forewing tip and a scalloped hindwing margin. The underside often features intricate map-like patterns.
Description
This butterfly has a striking upperside with bright orange wings broadly bordered in black, featuring a few white spots near the forewing apex.
