Knight
Common NameKnight
Scientific NameModuza procris
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white, black
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMussaenda, Rubiaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny and camouflaged, feeding on leaves. Pupae are typically green or brown, suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, distinct white band traversing both wings, the reddish-brown base color, and the series of black and white submarginal markings on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a rich reddish-brown ground color, prominent white bands across both forewings and hindwings, and intricate black and white patterns near the wing margins.
