<> Athyma opalina (Kollar,[1844]) <>
the Himalayan Sergeant ผีเสื้อจ่าหิมาลัย
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Photo taken at Lamnamkok National Park, Chiang Rai, Thailand. 450m a.s.l.
The distribution of Athyma opalina is mainly confined to the northern part of the region although it has been recorded as far south as southern Vietnam. Like most other members of this genus it is a strong flyer. The sexes are almost identical in appearance, both markings and size. The species is multivoltine with several broods per annum although further study is needed.
Synonyms and previously used names: Pantoporia parajina
Taxonomy: Animalia - Arthropoda - Insecta - Lepidoptera - Nymphalidae - Limenitidinae - Athyma - opalina
Regional subspecies: Athyma opalina hirayamai (Taiwan), Athyma opalina opalina (Nepal, NE India, N.Myanmar, S.China), Athyma opalina parajina (C&S Vietnam), Athyma opalina shan (Shan-Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, N.Vietnam)
Regional Distribution: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan
Habitat: Athyma opalina is found in subtropical evergreen forest and has been recorded up to 3000m a.s.l. in Nepal.
Flight time: most of the year but not the coldest months Wingspan: 55-65mm
Life History: not known
Larval Hosts: Berberis aristata, Berberis lycium, Berberis napaulensis (Berberidaceae), Mussaenda frondosa (Rubiaceae). Actual host plant used depends upon location and availabilty of plant species.
Adult Food Sources: Nectar - Jasminum dispermum (Oleaceae), Dendrobium devonianun, Dendrobium primulinum, Pleione hookeriana (Orchidaceae), Narcissus tazetta (Amaryllidaceae), Bidens pilosa (Asteraceae). There may be 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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| Mussaenda frondosa, a larval host |
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| Bidens pilosa, a nectar source |
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