Nymphalidae 蛺蝶科

The size of butterflies in the Nymphalidae family are medium to large, with wingspan ranging from 45-99mm. Nymphalidae butterflies are typically known for their varied colours and patterns, making them very noiceable in environment. Many species have eyespot patterns on their wings, which serve as camouflage. The forelegs of Nymphalidae are degenerated, usually quite small. Female of some Nymphalidae species mimic poisonous Danaidae species.

  • Wingspan: 45-90mm
  • Wing: Forewings triangular and hindwings circular, termen always waved
  • Colour: Varied colours ans patterns
  • Number of legs: Front legs degenerated, use two pairs of legs to walk
  • Behaviour: Puddling, hilltopping, territory
  • Food: Nectar, rotting fruit, faeces, tree sap
  • Habitat: Hilltop, woodland, shrubland, grassland, streamside
  • Host plant: Mostly dicotyledon plants
Ypthima baldus
Common Five-ring
矍眼蝶
Hestina assimilis
Red Ring Skirt
黑脈蛺蝶
Junonia lemonias
Lemon Pansy
蛇眼蛺蝶
Hypolimnas bolina
Great Egg-fly
幻紫班蛺蝶
Tirumala limniace
Blue Tiger
青斑蝶
Danaus genutia
Common Tiger
虎斑蝶
Neptis hylas
Common Sailer
中環蛺蝶