Tirumala Limniace 青斑蝶
Male
Lateral side
Male
Upper side
Introduction
Blue Tiger is a common butterfly speicie in Hong Kong, can be seen all year round. It is a large butterfly speices, with wingspan from 80-90 mm.
Apperance
Tirumala Limniace has brown wings with blue stripes. Males’ hindwing has a ear-shaoed pheromone pouch.
Behavior
Caterpillars of Blue Tiger host Dregea volubilis in HK local.
Other information
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Occurrence Records in HK
Reference
Pun, S. F. (2024). Fung Yuen Eco Series – Hong Kong Butterfly Identification Guide. Environmental Association Ltd, Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve.