01. Ceylon Tree Nymph



Common Name:   Ceylon Tree Nymph

Scientific Name:   Idea Iasonia 

Animal Family:   Nymphalidae

Size:   Adults typically have a wingspan of around 80-100 millimeters.

Population:   Population size can vary, but they are not considered to be in any immediate danger of extinction.

Found where:   Endemic to Sri Lanka, primarily found in forested areas.

Habitat & Food:   They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests, often found near streams or in damp areas.

Food:   As adult, they feed on nectar from various flowers, while caterpillars feed on the leaves of specific host plants. 



 

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