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(Pantoporia hordonia)
Butterfly populations are a very good indicator of the health of an area's ecosystem !!
    Pantoporia hordonia is found in Cambodia, as well as other parts of tropical and sub tropical Asia.
   They can be found in primary rainforests, including in small clearings, along river banks at altitudes of up to about 300 m.
    They typically fly at a slow, alert speed, going up to the treetops when disturbed.
   Adults usually fly alone visiting flowers and puddles in wet soil.
   In addition, they are often seen sunbathing among the leaf litter with wings fully open.
   They have dark brown to black forewings with orange stripes.
   On the forewing there is a broad orange line with two small indentations, an orange submarginal line with a thin gray line on the inside and post discal spots in spaces 2 and 3.
   The hindwing has a subbasal line that crosses the base of the cell and the basal line that crosses costa.
   The back of the thorax has a small orange band parallel to the forewing cell lines.
   The ventral side of the wings is pale brown to dark brown similar to marbles, and have a pale orange stripe corresponding to the top, generally larger.
   The Common Lascar's wings are sure to capture attention.
   The dorsal wing surface showcases a unique combination of orange and dark brown hues, while the ventral side features intricate wavy lines and eye catching white markings.
   These impressive patterns not only contribute to its aesthetic appeal but also act as a clever camouflage tactic when resting on tree bark.
   Adorned with these intricate pattern of orange and black on its wing margins, Common Lascars exhibit a striking sexual dimorphism, with males displaying brighter and more vibrant wings compared to the subtler hues of females
   Common Lascar use their wing patterns to communicate, with intricate designs that can deter predators or attract mates, serving as a unique visual language.
   The female Common Lascar lay their eggs on plants belonging to the Urticaceae family, which later serve as food for the emerging caterpillars.
   Potential predators include birds, spiders, lizards, small mammals.
   * As members of the Brush Footed (Nymphalidae) family. they use their shorter pair of front legs for food tasting, and their two pairs of longer rear legs for propulsion.
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Diet: caterpillars feed on the leaves of their host plants Parkia speciosa and Pithecellobium clypearia in a wilted state.
They cut leaf stalks or bones from compound leaves so that the water and nutrients are released, causing the leaves to become wilted. 
Diet: adults take nectar from flowering plants such as Buddleja spp., Strobilanthes spp., Rubus ellipticus, and Clerodendrum spp. 
Avg. Wingspan: 4.0 - 5.0 cm. / 1.57 - 1.96 “
Family: Nymphalidae                 
Common Lascar caterpillar
Common Lascar caterpillar
Common Lascar chrysalis
Common Lascar chrysalis
The single biggest threat to butterfly survival is habitat destruction!!
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