Phalanta phalantha

Common Leopard

Basic Information

General information

Family: Nymphalidae
Sub Family: Argynninae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 66
First Flown On: 05/14/10
Last Flown On: 08/10/12

Species Range:

  • Africa
  • Australia
  • Asia

Host plants:

  • The larvae are known to feed from a diverse group of plants. Some of the plant genera they are known to feed on include Flacouria
  • Salix
  • Dovyalis
  • Populous
  • and Trimera.

Food Source

Adults are known to feed from a variety of flowering plants as well as fermenting fruits.

Etymology Of Name

The origin of the genus and species is currently unknown.

Habitat

The Common Leopard is a versatile species, able to sustain itself within a variety of different habitat types within their range.

Life history

Territorial males patrol their range looking for receptive females. After mating, the female hunts for host plants to lay her eggs on. After hatching, the larvae feed on the host plant until they are ready to pupate.

Flights

There are multiple generations each year which make it possible to find adults year round.

Fun Facts

Often when people think of migration they think of Monarch Butterflies. There are several migratory species, including the Common Leopard. Some years when the conditions are right, they can be observed migrating in large numbers.