Epicopeia polydora

Epicopeia polydora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Epicopeiidae
Genus: Epicopeia
Species: E. polydora
Binomial name
Epicopeia polydora
Westwood, 1841
Synonyms
  • Epicopeia caudata Butler, 1881
  • Epicopeia diphilaea Moore, 1865
  • Epicopeia excisa Butler
  • Epicopeia lidderdalii Butler
  • Epicopeia maculata Butler
  • Epicopeia philoxenaea Moore, 1865

Epicopeia polydora is a moth of the Epicopeiidae family. It is found in south-east Asia, including India (Assam),[1] Vietnam and Thailand.

The wingspan is 85–100 mm. The wings are deep black with red, white and shining metallic blue markings. They mimic butterflies of the Papilio genus. It is a day-flying moth.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Epicopeia at funet
  2. ↑ Vietnam Insects
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