Idea lynceus explained

Idea lynceus, the tree-nymph (Malaysian giant tree-nymph),^[1] is a species of nymphalid butterfly in the Danainae subfamily. It is found in South East Asia.

The wingspan is about 135–165 mm.

The larvae feed on Aganosma corymbosa.

Subspecies

Listed alphabetically:^[2]

• I. l. favorinus Fruhstorfer, 1910
• I. l. fumata Fruhstorfer, 1897 (southern Borneo)
• I. l. lynceus (Malaysian giant tree-nymph)^[1] (Burma, Thailand, Peninsular Malaya, Langkawi, Sumatra)
• I. l. niasica Fruhstorfer, 1903 (Nias)
• I. l. reinwardti Moore, 1883
• I. l. thalassica Fruhstorfer, 1910^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: THE JOURNEY OF MALAYSIA TREE NYMPH BUTTERFLY . butterflyreptile.com . 7 September 2020.
2. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/nymphalidae/danainae/idea/ "Idea Fabricius, 1807"
3. Web site: Idea lynceus taxonomy . Insecta.pro . 7 September 2020.