Idea lynceus lynceus

(Drury, 1773)

Vernacular names
English : Tree-nymph
French : Planeur des arbres

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae
Notes : 2 other subspecies known.

Identification
The species can reach a wingspan up to 16 cm. Very similar to other members of its genus but told by its dirty grey-white ground coloration with black veinds and spots scattered. Edges of wings show two rows of round black spots.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in south and south-east Asia, from Sri Lanka and east India to Myanmar, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and Nias island. Mostly humid forests, eventually mangroves.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species hasn’t been assessed yet but its dependence on forests makes it potentially vulnerable to loss of habitat throughout its range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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