Calinaga buddha

Freak

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Nymphalidae”
Sub Family: “Calinaginae”
Estimated Lifespan 34 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 423
First Flown On: 10/14/02
Last Flown On: 03/29/06

Species Range:

“Asia”

Host plants:

Morus

Food Source

This species nectars from a variety of flowers and males can be seen puddling in moist areas.

Habitat

This species can be found in forested areas.

Life history

Eggs are laid singly on the underside of the leaves. First instar caterpillars feed on tips but leave midrib and use it as a resting place. Later instars make a shelter out of the leaf.