Orange Mapwing
Common NameOrange Mapwing
Scientific NameCyrestis cocles
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCyrestinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsFicus racemosa, Ficus hispida
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, the Orange Mapwing undergoes complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg laid on a host plant, developing into a caterpillar, then a chrysalis, and finally emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for its striking orange and black striped pattern resembling a map, especially on the upper side of the wings. The scalloped edges of the hindwings are also a key identifying feature.
Description
This butterfly features bright orange wings with prominent black stripes and a few black spots on the forewings, creating a map-like pattern. The hindwings have a distinctive scalloped margin.
