Idea blanchardi

Rice Paper Butterfly or Tree Nymph

Basic Information

General information

Family: Nymphalidae
Sub Family: Danainae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 179
First Flown On: 12/10/03
Last Flown On: 03/28/07

Species Range:

  • Asia

Host plants:

  • Apocynaceae

Food Source

The adult of this butterfly is a nectar feeder.

Habitat

The species can be found in forested habitats.

Life history

Eggs are laid singly on the underside of the hostplant leaves.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year round.