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Similar Euthalia, Euthalia alpheda, Tanaecia, Euthalia phemius, Bassarona teuta |
Malay baron euthalia monina monina hin lad waterfall koh samui thailand
Euthalia monina, the powdered baron or Malay baron is a species of nymphalid butterfly.
Contents
- Malay baron euthalia monina monina hin lad waterfall koh samui thailand
- Subspecies
- Description
- Biology
- Distribution and habitat
- References
Subspecies
Several forms are described for subspecies monina, including form monina, decorata (Butler, 1869) and gardineri (Fruhstorfer, 1906).
Description
The wingspan of these butterflies can reach about 50–70 millimetres (2.0–2.8 in). The males of Euthalia monina have blackish or dark brown wings, with a blue-green iridescence on the outer part. The wings of the females are dark brown with pale greyish markings.
Biology
Known host plants of the caterpillars include: Clidemia hirta (Melastomataceae), Diospyros melanoxylon (Ebenaceae), Macaranga hullettii, Mallotus subpeltatus (Euphorbiaceae), and Shorea robusta (Dipterocarpaceae).
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in Asia, mainly in Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Peninsular Malaya, Sikkim - Assam, Burma and Thailand. This butterfly prefers small clearings, glades and trails in primary rainforests, at an elevation of 0–1,000 metres (0–3,281 ft) above sea level.