Orange-spot Duke
Common NameOrange-spot Duke
Scientific NameEuthalia duda
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical evergreen forests, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeNortheast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Southern China
Host PlantsRhus, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical habitats
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with branched spines. The pupa is a green chrysalis, often suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark wings with broad white V-shaped bands and the bright orange patches at the hindwing tornus. The overall shape is robust with somewhat pointed forewings.
Description
A robust butterfly with dark charcoal-grey wings, characterized by broad, prominent white bands forming a V-shape across the forewings and hindwings, complemented by bright orange spots near the hindwing tornus.
