Green Baron
Common NameGreen Baron
Scientific NameEuthalia adonia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, green, blue, white, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Rhus, Schinus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with branched spines, feeding on host plant leaves. Pupae are green and angular, resembling a leaf or twig.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark forewings with white spots and the striking metallic green-blue band on the hindwings, which is visible on both upper and underside, along with the row of black spots and small red spots on the hindwing margin.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black forewings marked with white spots, and hindwings featuring a prominent iridescent green-blue band bordered by black spots and small red markings near the anal angle.
