Tufted Jungle King
Common NameTufted Jungle King
Scientific NameThauria albescens
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white, grey
HabitatTropical forests, often near streams and damp areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsCalamus (rattan palms)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on palms, pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. Caterpillars are typically green or brown.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, the cryptic underside coloration mimicking dead leaves, two prominent eyespots on each hindwing, and a distinct white diagonal band across the forewing (visible on the underside).
Description
A large butterfly with a cryptic brown and grey underside resembling dead leaves, featuring prominent eyespots on the hindwings and a distinct white band on the forewing.
