Redspot Duke
Common NameRedspot Duke
Scientific NameEuthalia evelina
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsteal, blue, red
HabitatMoist deciduous and evergreen forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Terminalia paniculata, Anacardium occidentale
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during monsoon
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, spiny green larva, camouflaged chrysalis, and adult butterfly. Larvae feed on specific host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking iridescent blue-green dorsal wing color and the prominent red, S-shaped markings on the forewings. The dark blue hindwing margin is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with iridescent blue-green to teal wings, featuring distinctive red, S-shaped markings on the forewings and a darker blue margin on the hindwings.
