Elymnias nesaea

Subspecies

Description

Elymnias nesaea has a wingspan of about 65–85 millimetres (2.6–3.3 in).The upperside of the wings is black with long bluish-green streaks. Forewings show four or five spots on the apical area, while hindwings have sub-terminal whitish spots in the posterior inter-spaces. Under side have a broad dark brown area on both wings. In females, undersides are white with brown or yellowish shading.

The adult mimics Danaus aglea.

Larva feed on various Arecaceae species, mainly on Calamus spp., Trachycarpus forturei Cyrtostachys lakka, Cocos nucifera and Ptychosperma macarthurii.

Distribution

This species can be found in India, Thailand, Laos, Burma, Peninsular Malaya, Java, Sumatra and Borneo.