Kallima inachus formosana

(Fruhstorfer, 1912)

Vernacular names

English : Orange oakleaf
French : Papillon-feuille de Boisduval

Classification

Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 10 other subspecies known.

Identification

Adults can reach a wingspan of 8 cm. Forewings are sharply pointed and hindwings show elongated tail. Underside looking like dead leaf, upperside bright blue and orange (band is wavy). White dot in black zone distinct from orange band.

Range and habitat

This subspecies is endemic to Taiwan. The species occurs from north India to western and central China, south to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Lives in moist broadleaf forests and other forests, generally above 800 meters.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species status hasn’t been assessed yet but its dependence to humid forests could make it vulnerable to loss of habitat. Collected for the trade.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation