Phalanta phalantha phalantha

Leopard

Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Heliconiinae
Genus Phalanta
Species: phalantha
Subspecies: phalantha
Common Name: Leopard
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore
Hostplants:

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.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
To be detailed.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa

Phalanta phalantha phalantha

Leopard

Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Heliconiinae
Genus Phalanta
Species: phalantha
Subspecies: phalantha
Common Name: Leopard
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore
Hostplants:

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.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
To be detailed.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa




Phalanta phalantha phalantha

Leopard

Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Heliconiinae
Genus Phalanta
Species: phalantha
Subspecies: phalantha
Common Name: Leopard
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore
Hostplants:

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.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
To be detailed.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa