Distribution

Lexias pardalis has a wingspan reaching about 80 - 90 mm. This species exhibits a strong sexual dimorphism, with very different pattern and colour. The upperside of the wings of the male are black with shimmering greenish-blue margins, especially in the hindwings. The uppersides of the cryptic wings of the larger females are dark brown with several rows of yellow spots, a pale green pattern on the lower wings. The wing pattern of yellow spots continue across the thorax and the abdomen.
 The undersides in the males are brownish with whitish spots, while in the female the forewings are dark brown and the hindwings are pale bluish green, with whitish spots in both wings. The apical portion of the antennae are yellow orange in both sexes, while in the very similar species Lexias dirtea the clubs are black.

Description

Larvae feed on Cratoxylum formosum and Cratoxylum cochinchinense, while adults mainly feed on rotting fruits, especially in the genus Garcinia, but also on nectar of flowers. Caterpillars of the last instars are pale green and have many spines radiating from the body. Also the chrysalis is pale green.

Biology

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Lexias pardalis are considered tree pests because their larvae feed on the leaves of various tree species, causing defoliation and potentially impacting the health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Lexias pardalis can be considered garden pests because their larvae may feed on the leaves of garden plants, causing damage and potentially impacting the aesthetics and health of the plants in the garden.

garden pest

Lexias pardalis can be considered crop pests because their larvae have been known to feed on the leaves of certain crop plants, leading to reduced yield and quality of the crops.

crop pest

Lexias pardalis are considered pests because their larvae feed on the leaves of trees, garden plants, and certain crops, causing damage and potentially impacting the health, aesthetics, and yield of these plants.

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