Large Crow Butterfly
Common NameLarge Crow Butterfly
Scientific NameEuploea phaenareta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatTropical forests, coastal areas, mangroves
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and parts of Oceania
Host PlantsParsonsia, Ficus, Nerium oleander
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Danainae, the larvae feed on toxic host plants, making the adults unpalatable to predators. The pupa is often metallic and suspended upside down.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size and the pattern of white spots on its dark wings. It can be differentiated from other Crow butterflies by its specific spot arrangement and generally larger wingspan.
Description
A large, dark brown to black butterfly with prominent white spots on both forewings and hindwings, sometimes exhibiting a purplish-blue sheen.
