Paper Kite
FamilyNymphalidae
Scientific NameIdea leuconoe
RangeSoutheast Asia
HabitatCoastal forests, mangroves
About the Paper Kite
A large white and black butterfly that floats slowly through the air like a sheet of paper. Also known as the Large Tree Nymph. Its pupa is a shiny metallic gold. Its caterpillars feed on toxic plants of the dogbane family, making the adults unpalatable to birds, which allows their leisurely flight. A star of butterfly houses around the world.
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