Yellow Archduke
Common NameYellow Archduke
Scientific NameLexias canescens
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia)
Host PlantsSapium
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically spiny and feed on host plants like Sapium before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of numerous bright yellow spots on a black background, especially the clear yellow submarginal band on the hindwings. Males may exhibit an iridescent blue or green sheen on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with velvety black wings heavily patterned with numerous bright yellow spots and a prominent yellow submarginal band on the hindwings.
