2013/09/26
Skip to content

Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

Print

Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

General
Conservation
Distribution
Photo Gallery
References
General Information
 
Cupha erymanthis erymanthis
Rustic
 
Animal Group: Butterfly
蝴蝶
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Description: Caterpillars feed on Scolopia chinensis. Wingspan ranges from 50 to 60mm. On flight throughout the whole year.
Conservation Status
AFCD Assessment
  • Very Common
Distribution
Distribution in Hong Kong
  • Widely distributed throughout Hong Kong.
Global Distribution
  • NE India to Fujian, Taiwan, Malay peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Palawan
Photo Gallery
No more photo available
References
  • Bascombe, M.J., Johnston, G., Bascombe, F.S. 1999. The butterflies of Hong Kong. Academic Press.
  • Walthew, G., 1997. The status and flight periods of Hong Kong Butterflies. Porcupine! 16: 34-37.