Red Ring Skirt
Common NameRed Ring Skirt
Scientific NameHestina assimilis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyApaturinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsblack, white, red
HabitatForest edges, woodlands, open forests, often near streams
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, Taiwan)
Host PlantsCeltis sinensis, Celtis biondii, Trema orientalis
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host plants. Larvae feed on hackberry (Celtis) or Trema species, often camouflaged. Pupation occurs on the host plant, and the species typically overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its bold black and white striped pattern combined with the prominent 'red ring' of spots on the hindwing margins. Often seen gliding gracefully in forested areas.
Description
A striking medium-sized butterfly with broad black and white striped wings, characterized by a distinctive row of red spots along the outer margin of the hindwings.
