Malay Cruiser
Vindula dejone
Species Statistics
Lifespan
4–5 weeks
In Flight
15
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
Nymphalinae
Geographic Range
Asia
Habitat & Behavior
The Cruiser is commonly found in both the forest and the open countryside.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
Originally, the Cruiser was placed in the genus Cethosia, which contains the Lacewing butterflies. After further study it was determined that this placement was incorrect, and the genus Vindula was created which currently contains four different species.