Malayan Lacewing
Common NameMalayan Lacewing
Scientific NameCethosia hypsea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, secondary forests, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines)
Host PlantsAdenia macrophylla, Adenia heterophylla
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny and feed on *Adenia* vines; pupae are metallic gold or silver, resembling a hanging jewel.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange and black upperside with a distinct white forewing band and the deeply scalloped edges of the hindwings.
Description
This butterfly features vibrant orange wings with broad black borders, a prominent white band on the forewing, and deeply scalloped hindwing margins.
