Malayan Eggfly
Common NameMalayan Eggfly
Scientific NameHypolimnas anomala
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar)
Host PlantsPipturus argenteus, Boehmeria nivea, Villebrunea rubescens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are spiny and typically dark with lighter markings. Pupae are suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark brown appearance with a clear, consistent row of white spots along the outer edges of all wings. Males and females are similar in pattern.
Description
A medium to large butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring a prominent series of white spots along the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
