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Phalanta phalantha phalantha
Leopard
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Details
Family : Nymphalidae
Subfamily : Heliconiinae
Genus : Phalanta
Common Name : Leopard
Wingspan : mm
Hostplant(s) : Flacourtia inermis (Plum of Martinique, Thornless Rukam, Rukam Masam, Lobi Lobi)
Flacourtia rukam (Indian Prune, Rukam Manis)
Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow)
Status In Singapore :
 
Description
The butterfly is a rich orange brown above and ornamented with black spots and streaks, reminescent of the Fritillary butterflies of the west - to which the Leopard is probably distantly related. The underside is a lighter orange with a purplish sheen in side light. The Leopard is found in secondary growth and is fond of Lantana blossoms, on which is shown feeding here
Habitat & Habits
The Leopard is usually encountered in urban areas, parks and gardens in Singapore. This is most likely due to the fact that the caterpillar of this butterfly feeds on the Weeping Willow tree (Salix species), which is an ornamental tree found in many gardens and urban areas.  Occasionally, several individuals are encountered flying around a Weeping Willow tree. 
Early Stage Photos
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Egg
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Caterpillar
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Pupa


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