How to identify it?
Larva
Larva head capsule black. Body black, with black scoli and white hairs. Dorsal line black, with bright red spots on it. Prolegs red.
Pupa
Adult
A pair of antennae on adult head. A pair of compound eyes. Siphoning-sucking mouthparts. Pagina crimson, wing margin with wide yellow banded region and blue spots. Forewing costal margin black, with a few yellow spots.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Bugs Order
Moths and butterflies Family
Brush-footed butterflies Genus
Tortoiseshells Species
Mourning cloak