Malayan Assyrian
Common NameMalayan Assyrian
Scientific NameTerinos terpander
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorspurple, blue, brown, orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsEuphorbiaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsLook for the striking iridescent purple-blue coloration contrasting with dark brown wings, especially on the upperside. The scalloped hindwing margin is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by brilliant iridescent purple-blue patches on its dark brown upperwings, with a distinctive scalloped hindwing margin often edged with orange-brown.
