Ideopsis

Ideopsis is a genus of butterflies that belong to the subfamily Danainae, which are also known as milkweed butterflies or crows and tigers.

Ideopsis butterflies are known for their striking patterns and colors, which serve as a warning to predators that they are poisonous.
Some of their common names are blue glassy tiger, black glassy tiger, and white glassy tiger, depending on the color of their wings.

Ideopsis butterflies are also known for their migratory behavior, which is influenced by the seasonal changes in their habitat.
They form large aggregations and fly long distances to find suitable places to breed and feed.

Ideopsis butterflies are important pollinators and indicators of environmental health.
They also have cultural significance in some regions, where they are considered symbols of good luck, happiness, and transformation.
Ideopsis butterflies are among the most beautiful and fascinating insects in the world.

• Ideopsis oberthurii: This species is endemic Indonesia.

• Ideopsis juventa: This species is widely distributed in Southeast Asia.

• Ideopsis similis: This species is also known as the Malay blue glassy tiger.
  It is found in Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan.

• Ideopsis vulgaris: This species is also known as the blue glassy tiger.
  It is found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, Lesser Sunda Islands, and southern China.

• Ideopsis gaura: It is found in Southeast Asia.

• Ideopsis vitrea: It is found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Moluccas.

• Ideopsis klassika: This species is endemic to Seram, Indonesia.

• Ideopsis hewitsonii: This species is endemic to New Guinea.

• oberthurii: This species has black wings with white spots and orange bands. The underside of the wings is pale brown with dark veins and white spots.

• juventa: This species has black wings with white spots and a blue sheen. The hindwings have a red patch near the base and a white band along the margin. The underside of the wings is brown with white spots and red patches.

• similis: This species has black wings with white spots and orange bands. The hindwings have a blue patch near the base and a white band along the margin. The underside of the wings is brown with white spots and blue patches.

• vulgaris: This species has black wings with white spots and a greenish sheen. The hindwings have a yellow patch near the base and a white band along the margin. The underside of the wings is brown with white spots and yellow patches.

• gaura: This species has black wings with white spots and a purple sheen. The hindwings have an orange patch near the base and a white band along the margin. The underside of the wings is brown with white spots and orange patches.

• vitrea: This species has black wings with white spots and a bluish sheen. The hindwings have a pink patch near the base and a white band along the margin. The underside of the wings is brown with white spots and pink patches.

• klassika: This species has black wings with white spots and a reddish sheen. The hindwings have a yellow patch near the base and a white band along the margin. The underside of the wings is brown with white spots and yellow patches.

• hewitsonii: This species has black wings with white spots and a violet sheen. The hindwings have a green patch near the base and a white band along the margin. The underside of the wings is brown with white spots and green patches.