Cyrestis achates

Updated on Dec 19, 2024

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Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Nymphalidae Scientific name Cyrestis achates		Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Cyrestis Rank Species

Similar Cyrestis acilia, Cyrestis lutea, Cyrestis camillus, Cyrestis maenalis, Cyrestis cocles

Cyrestis achates is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in south-east Asia.

The larvae feed on Ficus species. They feed in large groups.

Subspecies

Cyrestis achates achates (Aru to West Irian to Papua and Goodenough Island)

Cyrestis achates bougainvillei Ribbe (Bougainville, Guadalcanal, Santa Isabel)

Cyrestis achates whitmei Butler (Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia)

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