Lewin's Crow
Common NameLewin's Crow
Scientific NameEuploea lewinii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatRainforests, forest edges, coastal areas
Geographic RangeSolomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia (Sulawesi, Maluku)
Host PlantsFicus spp., Parsonsia spp., Gymnema spp., Hoya spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically brightly colored and feed on toxic host plants, making them unpalatable to predators. Pupae are often metallic or shiny.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings with a distinct pattern of white spots, notably an elongated discal patch on the forewing and a submarginal row of spots on the hindwing.
Description
This is a medium-sized dark brown butterfly with prominent white spots and elongated patches on both its forewings and hindwings.
