Small Brown Crow
Common NameSmall Brown Crow
Scientific NameEuploea tulliolus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, coastal areas, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including parts of India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, and northern Australia
Host PlantsParsonsia, Gymnema, Tylophora, Ficus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on toxic host plants, accumulating defensive compounds. The pupa is typically metallic gold or silver, and adults emerge after complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of dark brown wings with distinct white spots on the forewing and a large, contrasting white patch on the hindwing, especially when the wings are closed.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, featuring a series of white spots on the forewing and a prominent, broad white patch on the hindwing, clearly visible on the underside.
