<> Athyma cama Moore,1857 <>
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Photo taken at Chiang Dao Nature Sanctuary, Chiang Mai, Thailand ♂ 540m a.s.l.
Athyma cama is fairly widespread but not really common and may be limited by their need for particular host plants. They are fast and powerful flyers. This species is dimorphic and the sexes are totally different in appearance (see photos below). The species is multivoltine with several broods per annum. After hatching, the larvae crawl to the edge of the leaf, feeding on the leaves, and collecting their own feces. They spin silk to stick the fecal particles to the edge of the leaf where they are eating. The fecal particles are arranged in strips in order to hide the larvae. This 'nest' composed of dung particles is sometimes called a dung bridge.
Synonyms and previously used names: Pantoporia cama, Pantoporia camasa
Taxonomy: Animalia - Arthropoda - Insecta - Lepidoptera - Nymphalidae - Limenitidinae - Athyma - cama
Regional subspecies: Athyma cama assa (Sumatra-Indonesia), Athyma cama cama (NE India, Myanmar, N.Thailand), Athyma cama camasa (Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia), Athyma cama gynea (W.Malaysia), Athyma cama thailandica (C.Thailand), Athyma cama zoroastres (Taiwan)
Regional Distribution: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia
Habitat: Athyma cama is found in montane forest locations near streams, mainly inhabiting the more shaded and humid environments. It has been recorded at elevations up to 2000m a.s.l.
Flight time: most of the year, depending on location Wingspan: 50-60mm
Life History: not known
Larval Hosts: Glochidion acuminatum, Glochidion lanceolatum, Glochidion nubigenum, Glochidion philippicum, Glochidion rubrum, Glochidion wrightii, Glochidion zeylanicum (Phyllanthaceae). Actual host plant used depends upon location and availabilty of plant species.
Adult Food Sources: Nectar - Gentiana capitata (Gentianaceae), Magnolia campbellii (Magnoliaceae), Vanda cristata (Orchidaceae), Tagetes erecta (Asteraceae). NOTE: there are probably other plant species visited but not yet recorded or observed. Other - mud puddling.
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| Lamnamkok N.P., Chiang Rai, Thailand ♂ |
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| Kalaw, Myanmar ♀ |
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| Lamnamkok N.P., Chiang Rai, Thailand |
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| Tagetes erecta, a nectar source |
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| Magnolia campbellii, another nectar source |
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| Glochidion rubrum, a larval host |
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