Claterna cydonia

Appearance

Species are similar to ''Episparis'', differ in the palpi having a longer third joint and ciliated antennae in the male. Hindwings with angled outer margin instead of being produced to a point. Female with the outer margin of both wings very slightly angled.

The species shows slight sexual dimorphism. In the male, the apex in forewings is more produced, whereas in the female the apex is slightly angled. Body is greyish, tinged with brownish on the forewings and more mauve on the hindwings in both sexes. Caterpillars are known to feed on ''Mussaenda'' species.

Distribution

It is found in the Indian subregion and from Sri Lanka, to New Guinea.