<> Faunis eumeus (Drury,1773) <>

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Photo taken near Luang Prabang, Laos. 550m a.s.l.

Distribution of this species is rather patchy across the region and it is not very common anywhere. The sexes are visually similar with the exception that the female has a subapical yellow band on the upper forewing. It is basically a forest dweller and prefers to stay in the most shaded areas.

Faunis eumeus is multivoltine with several broods per annum. Geographically and individually it is a quite variable species and further taxonomic study is much needed.

Synonyms and previously used names: Papilio eumeus, Clerome eumeus, Papilio decempunctatus, Papilio gripus

Taxonomy: Animalia - Arthropoda - Insecta - Lepidoptera - Nymphalidae - Satyrinae - Faunis - eumeus

Regional subspecies: Faunis eumeus assama (NE INdia), Faunis eumeus eumeus (N.Vietnam), Faunis eumeus incerta (S.Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Yunnan-China)

Regional Distribution: Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan

Habitat: Faunis eumeus is usually found in moist deciduous montane forest. It has been recorded at elevations up to 1700m a.s.l.

Flight time: all year depending on location Wingspan: 60-70mm

Life History: not known

Larval Hosts: Smilax bockii, Smilax bracteata, Smilax china, Smilax lanceifolia, Smilax perfoliata (Smilacaceae), Cycas revoluta (Cycadaceae), Arenga engleri, Caryota maxima, Caryota monostachya, Dypsis lutescens, Phoenix loureiroi (Arecaceae), Musa x paradisiaca (Musaceae), Pandanus tectorius (Pandanaceae), Liriope muscari, Liriope spicata (Asparagaceae), Curculigo capitulata (Hypoxidaceae). Hosts used depends upon location and availability of plant species.