Japanese Emperor Butterfly - Sasakia charonda

Japanese Emperor Butterfly - Sasakia charonda

Sasakia charonda, also known as the "Japanese Emperor" or "Great Purple Emperor", is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae native to East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. Here are some characteristics, lifestyle and information about its occurrence:

Characteristics:

• Size: Sasakia charonda is one of the largest butterflies in East Asia with a wingspan of about 7 to 10 centimeters.
• Wings: The wings of the Sasakia charonda are a distinctive purple-brown color with distinctive white spots and black lines.
• Sexual dimorphism: Males and females differ slightly in their appearance. The males often have a more striking purple hue on their wings, while the females tend to be slightly larger and have less intense colors.
• Proboscis: As with most butterflies, Sasakia charonda has a long proboscis that allows it to suck nectar from flowers.

Way of life:

• Habitat: These butterflies mainly inhabit deciduous forests and wooded areas where their caterpillars find food.
• Diet: The adult butterflies feed on the nectar of various flowering plants, while the caterpillars feed on the leaves of certain tree species, including oaks.
• Flight time: Sasakia charonda is usually from May to September