White Commodore
Common NameWhite Commodore
Scientific NameParasarpa dudu
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatSubtropical and tropical forests, often near streams and damp areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia)
Host PlantsQuercus, Lithocarpus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking broad white band on dark wings, which is continuous across both forewings and hindwings, and the distinct reddish-orange submarginal spots on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring a prominent broad white band extending across both forewings and hindwings, and reddish-orange markings near the hindwing margins.
