Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Commander

Commander - Moduza procris Cramer


Wingspan: 60-75mm

A very colorful butterfly. It is also a common species.
Commander Butterfly
Commander Butterfly
Caterpillar is dark brown in color.
Caterpillar of Commander Butterfly
Caterpillar of Commander Butterfly


Caterpillar of Commander Butterfly
Caterpillar of Commander Butterfly
Commander Butterfly Pupa
Commander Butterfly Pupa

Pupa of commander butterfly
Pupa of commander butterfly



Pupa looks similar to a dry leaf and is difficult to spot.

Larva Host Plants

Neolamarckia cadamba and cinchona, Cadaba fruticosa, hedyotis orixense, Mitragyna parvifolia, Mussaenda frondosa, Ochreinauclea missionis, Wendlandia exserta and Wendlandia thyrsoidea (Capparaceae and Rubiaceae)

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