The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

White-edged Blue Baron

尖翅翠蛺蝶

Euthalia phemius seitzi

White-edged Blue Baron 尖翅翠蛺蝶

Distribution in HK: Common

Total count in the surveys: 1

Features 特徵

Upperside black. Males have metallic blue in the marginal and tornal area of the hindwings. Females have a diagonal white band across forewings.They occur throughout the year except February.

翅面黑色,雄蝶後翅外緣和臀角呈金屬藍色,雌蝶前翅有一條白色斜斑。除二月外,全年可見。

Diet 食性

Caterpillars feed on Mango.

幼蟲食用芒果。