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Eudocima [Othreis] smaragdipicta Walker  
Ophideres smaragdipicta Walker, [1858] 1857, List Specimens lepid. Insects Colln Br. Mus., 13: 1229.
Ophideres sultana Snellen, 1886, Tijdschr. Ent., 29: 39.


Eudocima smaragdipicta


Diagnosis. This and the next species have similar green markings posterior to the cell on the forewing, but the posterior border of this mark is more irregular in smaragdipicta. There is a black lunule in the hindwing yellow area in smaragdipicta, but not in the next species. See also females of homaena Hübner above.

Geographical range. Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia.

Habitat preference. This is an uncommon lowland forest species, though with one record from 1000m on G. Mulu.

Biology. The larva has been recorded (Robinson et al., 2001) feeding on Fibraurea (Menispermaceae).

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