Wizard
Common NameWizard
Scientific NameRhinopalpa polynice
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUrticaceae (nettle family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, spiny larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange upperwings with distinct broad black borders and the prominently scalloped or wavy wing margins. The cryptic dead-leaf pattern on the underside is also characteristic when at rest.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with vibrant orange upperwings featuring broad, wavy-edged black margins on both forewings and hindwings. The underside is cryptic, resembling a dead leaf.
