Green Skirt Baron
Common NameGreen Skirt Baron
Scientific NameEuthalia adonia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsdark brown, light blue, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, plantations
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Anacardium occidentale, Lannea coromandelica, Rhus, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with spiny processes, often camouflaged. Pupae are green and angular.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, pale blue-white band on the hindwing and the dark brown base color. Males and females may show slight variations in markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent pale blue-white band across the hindwings and several white spots on the forewings.
