Orange Archduke
Common NameOrange Archduke
Scientific NameLexias pardalis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, yellow, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, secondary forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar)
Host PlantsCratoxylum cochinchinense, Glochidion spp., Calophyllum spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with branched spines, pupating into a green or brown chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark ground color and prominent orange-yellow transverse bands. Females, like the one pictured, often have more yellow-orange bands and a more extensive pattern of white spots on the forewing compared to the more intensely orange-red males.
Description
A large, dark brown butterfly with broad, bright orange-yellow bands across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by a series of white spots on the forewing apex.
