Euploea mulciber mulciber
Striped Blue Crow
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Subfamily: | Danainae |
| Genus | Euploea |
| Species: | mulciber |
| Subspecies: | mulciber |
| Common Name: | Striped Blue Crow |
| Wingspan: | 90-110 mm |
| Status: | Moderately Common |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
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Description
The common name of this species describes the female butterfly, where the hindwing is striped with narrow white streaks. The male has bright blue-shot forewings above and a reddish brown hindwing. The undersides are drably coloured with white submarginal spots.
Habitat & Habits
The Striped Blue Crow is a common butterfly in Singapore, although not abundant. It can be found in most areas, even in urban gardens.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - The Life History of the Striped Blue Crow.
Further Reading
To be detailed.
Early Stages Photos
Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa