Cyrestis achates
Encyclopedia
Cyrestis achates is a butterfly
of the Nymphalidae
family. It is found in south-east Asia
.
The larvae feed on Ficus
species. They feed in large groups.
Butterfly
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
of the Nymphalidae
Nymphalidae
The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies which are distributed throughout most of the world. These are usually medium sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called...
family. It is found in south-east Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
.
The larvae feed on Ficus
Ficus
Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes, and hemiepiphyte in the family Moraceae. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semi-warm temperate zone. The Common Fig Ficus is a genus of...
species. They feed in large groups.
Subspecies
- Cyrestis achates achates (Aru to West Irian to Papua and Goodenough Island)
- Cyrestis achates bougainvillei Ribbe (Bougainville, Guadalcanal, Santa Isabel)
- Cyrestis achates whitmei Butler (Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia)