Butterflies

Moduza procris

No scientific name recorded for this subject

Moduza procris, the Commander, is a striking Asian brush-footed butterfly with bright reddish-orange wings marked by a bold white central band and swift flight. Key OverviewRange & Habitat: Widespread across forest clearings, edges, and gardens in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.Caterpillar Behavior: Construct a unique line of frass (fecal matter) along the midrib of host leaves to camouflage themselves from predators.Host Plants: Primary larval hosts belong to the family Rubiaceae, particularly plants like Neolamarckia cadamba (Kadam) and Mussaenda species.Flight & Territory: Fast, gliding fliers; adult males actively defend sunny perches along pathways and stream beds.