Euploea modesta modesta
Butler 1866 - The Plain Blue Crow
Koh Samui only.
A rare species on Samui, found back in February 1988 by M. Maruyama. Not seen since, but its similar appearance to other members of the genus may mean that it has been overlooked.
Flight Period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Wingspan
65 - 75mm
Early Stages
Only partially known.
Larval Foodplant
Ficus racemosa (Moraceae)
Range
Myanmar to Vietnam and the Malay Peninsular. Other subspecies found along the Indonesian archipelago to New Guinea and the Bismarks.