<> Chersonesia intermedia Martin,1895 <>
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Photo taken at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 700m a.s.l.
Chersonesia intermedia is not uncommon but like many species in this subfamily little research seems to have been done and so what we know about them is limited. Both sexes are similar in appearance and the species is multivoltine. Although the life history details are not known it is likely to be similar to other Chersonesia species at approx.25 days
It is often found settled on the underside of leaves.
Synonyms: Cyrestis intermedia, Chersonesia rahrioides
Taxonomy: Animalia - Arthropoda - Insecta - Lepidoptera - Nymphalidae - Cyrestinae - Chersonesia - intermedia
Regional subspecies: Chersonesia intermedia intermedia (S.Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), Chersonesia intermedia rahrioides (NE India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam)
Regional Distribution: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Habitat: Chersonesia intermedia is usually found in low altitude montane forest near streams.
Flight time: most of the year, depending on location Wingspan: 28-33mm
Life History: not known
Larval Hosts: Ficus racemosa (Moraceae). There are probably others that have not yet been recorded.
Adult Food Sources: Nectar - not known to visit flowers. Other - mud puddling
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| Doi Suthep-Pui N.P., Chiang Mai, Thailand |
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| Ficus racemosa, a larval host |
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