Butterflies, moths and caterpillars

Ideopsis vulgaris macrina

Minibeast photographs and field observations.

Species notes

About Ideopsis vulgaris macrina

Ideopsis vulgaris macrina (also recorded as Blue Glassy Tiger) is an accepted subspecies in the family Nymphalidae, within the order Lepidoptera. Butterflies and moths pass through egg, larval, pupal and adult stages, and adults are characterised by wings covered in microscopic scales.

Common name: Blue Glassy Tiger
Family: Nymphalidae
Order: Lepidoptera
Identification rank: Subspecies

Taxonomy source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

Field photographs