Velvet Black Prince
Common NameVelvet Black Prince
Scientific NameEuthalia lubentina
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, southern China)
Host PlantsSpondias pinnata, Schleichera oleosa, Litchi chinensis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with spiny processes, often camouflaged. Pupae are green and angular, resembling a leaf.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark, often iridescent blue-black upperside with a characteristic row of white spots on the forewing. The hindwing margin is slightly toothed.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with velvety black wings, adorned with a series of small white spots on the forewing and slightly scalloped hindwings.
