<> Dilipa morgiana Westwood,[1850] <>
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Photo taken near Luang Prabang in Laos. 400m a.s.l.
Dilipa morgiana is a rare species confined to the more northerly parts of the region. It is a strong flier and understood to be a long-lived species. The species is no longer considered present in the Thailand, it's previous identification may have been the result of mis-identification. This species needs further study as information is very sparse.
Synonyms and previously used names: Apatura morgiana
Taxonomy: Animalia - Arthropoda - Insecta - Lepidoptera - Nymphalidae - Apaturinae - Dilipa - morgiana
Regional Distribution: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, China
Habitat: montane forest up to 2300m a.s.l. Wingspan: 70-80mm
Flight time: there are believed to be 3 broods per annum in March, June & August to October
Larval Hosts: Pyrus pashia (Rosaceae), Celtis sp. (Cannabaceae)
Adult Food Sources: Nectar - Fragaria nubicola, Pyrus pashia (Rosaceae), Coelogyne corymbosa, Dendrobium polyanthum, Pleione hookeriana (Orchidaceae), Buddleja sp. (Scrophulariaceae). Other - over-ripe fruit
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| Luang Prabang, Laos |
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| Pyrus pashia a larval host |
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| Coelogyne corymbosa a nectar source |
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