Rustic
Common NameRustic
Scientific NameCupha erymanthis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyArgynninae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, southern China)
Host PlantsFlacourtia indica, Flacourtia jangomas, Salix
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods in warmer months
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host plants. Larvae are spiny, often green or brown, and pupate into cryptic chrysalises resembling dead leaves or twigs.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange-brown wings with the large yellow and black patch on the forewing apex. The hindwings feature a row of black spots along the submarginal area.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly orange-brown wings, characterized by a prominent yellow patch on the forewing apex bordered by black, and a series of black spots along the hindwing margin.
