Red Lacewing Butterfly
Common NameRed Lacewing Butterfly
Scientific NameCethosia biblis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and parts of China
Host PlantsPassiflora spp. (passionflower)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on passionflower vines. Larvae are spiny, typically black with red markings, and pupae are ornate, often resembling a dried leaf or twig for camouflage.
Identification TipsLook for the striking combination of bright orange wings with wide black borders containing white spots, and the characteristic deeply scalloped wing margins. The underside, though not visible here, is also distinctively patterned.
Description
This butterfly features vibrant orange wings with broad black borders, adorned with a series of white spots along the outer margins. Its wing edges are distinctly scalloped.
