Striped Black Crow Butterfly
Common NameStriped Black Crow Butterfly
Scientific NameEuploea mulciber
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatForests, open woodlands, gardens, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Taiwan, and parts of Japan.
Host PlantsFicus, Nerium oleander, Parsonsia, Strophanthus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, more seasonal (spring to autumn) in subtropical areas.
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are typically black with yellow bands and fleshy filaments, feeding on various host plants. The pupae are often metallic green or golden, hanging upside down.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white streaks on the hindwings, which are a key identifying feature. The combination of dark wings with white forewing spots and hindwing stripes helps distinguish it from other crow butterflies.
Description
A large, dark brown to black butterfly characterized by a series of white spots on its forewings and prominent white streaks on its hindwings, particularly visible on the underside.
