Description

• Common Name : Leopard Lacewing
• Scientific Name : Cethosia cyane (Dr.)
• Family : NYMPHALIDAE
• Wingspan : 85-95mm
• Colour : Male upperside is orange with wavy black border, mimics the Plain Tiger.
• Habit : Sun-loving butterfly, often seen basking close to ground, also visits damp patches and flowers. Photographed at Samsing.
• Larval Host Plants : Passiflora spp.
• Location : North Bengal