Plum Judy
Common NamePlum Judy
Scientific NameAbisara echerius
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyNemeobiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange-brown, white, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMaesa indica, Embelia ribes, Ardisia solanacea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often peaking after monsoons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the underside of host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green or brownish, often camouflaged, and pupate into a short, stout chrysalis that is usually suspended.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic reddish-brown underside with a prominent white band and the row of black, white-ringed spots on the hindwing. The short tail on the hindwing is also a key feature.
Description
A small butterfly with a distinctive reddish-brown to orange-brown underside, featuring a broad white band across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings display a series of prominent black spots ringed with white or pale blue, and a short, delicate tail.
