Large Yeoman
Common NameLarge Yeoman
Scientific NameCirrochroa aoris
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsorange, black, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsFlacourtia indica, Flacourtia jangomas
Flight PeriodYear-round, with peaks during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are spiny and feed on *Flacourtia* species. The pupa is a green or brown chrysalis, often suspended head-down.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright orange upperside, prominent black spots on the forewing, wavy black submarginal lines on the hindwing, and the dark brown forewing apex.
Description
A vibrant orange butterfly with a dark brown apex on the forewings, adorned with a series of black spots on the forewings and intricate wavy black lines on the hindwings.
