Autumn leaf

Tropical Rainforests

Tropical Rainforests, Gardens and Cultivated Areas

Since autumn leaf are butterflies, adult autumn leaf are likely to be attracted to flowering plants on which they can feed. Planting nectar-rich flowers or setting up feeding stations with sugar water can serve as a method to attract them.

The eggs of autumn leaf are usually laid on the underside of host plant leaves, particularly those in the Acanthaceae family. After hatching, caterpillars can be found on the same plants, often eating the leaves. Pupation typically occurs on the stems or leaves of the host plant where the caterpillar attaches itself and transforms into a chrysalis. Adults, once emerged, habitually frequent the canopies of forests, woodlands, or vegetated areas close to water sources, with a preference for shady spots. If looking for the various stages of autumn leaf, one should explore these distinct environments, inspecting the specific anatomy of the host plants for eggs and caterpillars, and later, observing the adults flying or resting in the appropriate microhabitats.

The best time to find adult autumn leaf is usually during warm, sunny days as that is when they are most active. Different stages of autumn leaf's life cycle may be observed at different times of the year depending on their breeding cycle.

Dry and sunny weather improves the chances of sighting adult autumn leaf, as rainy or windy conditions typically reduce their activity. For immature stages, weather may not be as critical, but excessive rainfall could impact their habitat and availability.