Liphyra brassolis

(Moth Butterfly)

Description

The larvae of this species feed on larvae of the green tree ant, Oecophylla smaragdina. Mature larvae are flattened, oval in shape, shiny orange to reddish-brown; head cream. Tough leathery skin prevents them being attacked. Adult fore wing basal orange with outer portion dark brown enclosing orange spots; hind wing has an orange basal area and dark bands near outer margin, also some dark spots; lower surface basically grey-brown, fore wing with basal orange area with a dark brown median band.