Great Marquis
Common NameGreat Marquis
Scientific NameEuthalia dunya
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical evergreen forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Nephelium lappaceum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often peaking during wet seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green and spiny, pupating into a leaf-like chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown ground color with a clear series of white spots on both wings, particularly the submarginal row on the hindwings and the discal spots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich brown wings featuring a distinctive pattern of prominent white spots across both forewings and hindwings.
