If I am reading the butterfly id chart correctly, which I purchased for $1.00 at the entrance ticket booth, this is a Brown Clipper, Parthenos sylvia.. The Clipper is a fast flying butterfly and has a habit of flying with its wings flapped stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal. The latter 2 are endemic to Papua New Guinea, while sylvia in comparison has an extremely wide distribution being found in Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, the Philippines, Sulawesi, Java, Bali, Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya. The Clipper (Parthenos sylvia) is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South and South-East Asia. The dorsal wing surface is mainly black, with distinctive stripes crossing over the body and streaks along the bottom hindwing edges.
The genus Parthenos comprises of 3 species, sylvia, tigrina and aspila. Hence, in P. sylvia, the combination of the red color and the scent of honey produced the strongest response. Product Description. The Clipper, Parthenos sylvia.
Binomial name : Parthenos sylvia Cramer, [1776]) Synonyms : Parthenos sylvia cyaneus, Moore Papilio sylvia : Status in Sri Lanka : Resident : Wingspan : Host plant : The larvae feeds on Modecca and Adenia palmate. Nectaring Plants : Similar species
The Clipper (Parthenos sylvia), is a common butterfly of forested areas in South and South-East Asia. (1) Parthenos sylvia virens Moore, 1877 – Sahyadri Clipper (2) Parthenos sylvia gambrisius (Fabricius, 1787) – Bengal Clipper (3) Parthenos sylvia roepstorfii Moore, [1897] – Andaman Clipper (4) Parthenos sylvia nila Evans, 1932 – Nicobar Clipper This species is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Glass: 99% UV Blocking Museum Grade Conservation Glass to Prevent Insect Fading.
Background: Insect Name & Origin Printed on Old World Style Parchment … It is species found mostly in forested areas. The species occurs over a huge area: from India and Sri Lanka in the west; through Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia; onto the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, the Philippines, Sulawesi, Java and Bali; and as far east as Papua New Guinea.
Clipper (Parthenos sylvia apicalis) upperside showing. The Clipper occurs in a wide distribution across South and Southeast Asia. I think this one is my favorite photos of the day.
Clipper, Parthenos sylvia, which landed a total of 98 times (19% of all landings) showed a strong preference for the red baited circle (Figure 1). Species: Parthenos Sylvia Blue Common Name The Clipper Butterfly Native Origin: Malaysia Frame Size: 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ Frame Color: black Wood Frame: Finest Handmade Museum Quality Sealed Shadowbox Display.