Ideopsis juventa

Gray Glassy Tiger or Wood 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: 58
First Flown On: 04/21/17
Last Flown On: 04/26/24

Species Range:

  • Asia

Host plants:

  • Gymnema spp. Pergularia odoratissima
  • Piper longum

Food Source

The adults of the species are nectar feeders.

Habitat

This butterfly lives in forested habitat.

Life history

Eggs are laid singly on the underside of hostplant leaves.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year round.