Idea blanchardii marosiana

Idea blanchardii marosiana

is a butterfly in the subfamily Danainae of the family Nymphalidae . The scientific name of the species was first validly published by Marchal in 1845.

Description:
Nymphalidae are generally medium-sized butterflies with a conspicuous flight: a short gliding flight after every wing beat. Caterpillars are usually hairy or have spines and the pupae often have shiny spots. The front legs of butterflies are usually not fully developed, making it appear as if they only have four legs. The front legs, like the other legs, are not used to hold leaves, but to clean the head and antennae. The upper side of the wings is often conspicuously colored, while the underside always has a camouflage pattern. Both sexes are often colored differently. The wingspan varies between 3 and 15 cm.

Lifestyle:
The diet of adult butterflies consists of many types of liquids. They are attracted to fruit, dung, carcasses, urine and even gasoline.

Distribution and habitat:
This family occurs worldwide in flower meadows, sparse forests, parks and gardens.