Purple Duke
Common NamePurple Duke
Scientific NameEuthalia aconthea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown
HabitatForests, forest edges, plantations, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Anacardium occidentale, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during monsoon
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with branched spines, resembling a slug. Pupae are green, angular, and camouflaged as a leaf.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the broad, irregular white band on the greyish-brown underside and the two distinct, ringed eyespots on the hindwing. The hindwing also has a slightly angled margin.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a greyish-brown underside, characterized by a broad, irregular white band across both forewings and hindwings, and two prominent, ringed eyespots on the hindwing.
