Cethosia luzonica boholica

(Semper, 1888)

Vernacular names

English : Philippine lacewing
French : Dentellière des Philippines

Classification

Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 3 other subspecies known.

Identification

Adults can reach a wingspan up to 4.5 cm. Wing margins are toothed. Male has bright red wings with a broad black edge, white band on forewing and faint black and red striping on upper margin of forewing. Underside has mixed stripes.

Range and habitat

This subspecies occurs on Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Cebu and Panaon. The species is endemic to Philippines and occurs on most islands except Palawan. Mostly found in forests and forest edges.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status hasn’t be assessed yet. The species appears to be locally common but could be facing habitat loss in a few islands.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation