Ceylon Blue Glassy Tiger
| Scientific name | Ideopsis similis |
| English name | Ceylon Blue Glassy Tiger |
| Japanese name | 琉球浅葱斑 |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Genus | Ideopsis |
| Species | similis |
| Subspecies | -- |
| Full length | The wings span 7.5cm. |
| Distribution | Southeast Asia. In Japan, it mainly inhabits the Nansei Islands. |
Characteristics
This Nymphalidae butterfly has beautiful light blue markings on a brown background. Its body is black with small white spots. Its markings are smaller than those of the Monarch Butterfly. Its wingspan is about 7.5cm.
Ecology
The larvae feed on the plant Turmorinka and ingest toxins from the nectar of the plants and flowers.
Habitat
In the forests of Iriomote Island
I photographed an individual flying in the forests near the coast of Iriomote Island. It wasn't very wary, and even when I got close it just spread its wings and stayed still. I saw them often on the island, and each one had a beautiful light blue color, which I felt was perfect for a tropical climate.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Ceylon Blue Glassy Tiger.
