Spotted Black Crow Butterfly
Common NameSpotted Black Crow Butterfly
Scientific NameEuploea crameri
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, coastal areas, mangroves, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar)
Host PlantsFicus microcarpa, Asclepias, Nerium oleander
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically striped with fleshy filaments. Pupae are often metallic green or gold.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark brown coloration and the specific pattern of white spots, which are generally larger and more numerous than in some other *Euploea* species, arranged in distinct rows.
Description
A medium to large dark brown butterfly with numerous prominent white spots on both forewings and hindwings, particularly along the margins and in the discal area.
