Magpie Crow Butterfly
Common NameMagpie Crow Butterfly
Scientific NameEuploea radamanthus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsParsonsia, Nerium oleander, Ficus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on toxic host plants, accumulating defensive compounds. The lifecycle includes egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult stages, typical for butterflies.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its dark brown wings with large, contrasting white markings and the characteristic row of iridescent blue spots on the hindwing margins. Its flight is often slow and deliberate.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown butterfly with prominent white patches on both forewings and hindwings, and a distinctive row of small blue spots along the margin of the hindwings.
