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  Leopard Lacewing (male)

 

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This male Leopard Lacewing was spotted in Chiang Mai. Above, males are tawny with two-thirds of the forewing black and with a broad white bar.

 

The hind wings have a wavy black margin, lined with tiny black spots on the inner side.

 

  Leopard Lacewing (male)

 

  Leopard Lacewing (male)

 

The antennae, head and thorax are dusky brown, with the posterior part of the body somewhat paler.

 

On the underside, it has irregular patches of different colours, including red, white, pale blue, pale brownish-yellow and black.

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  Leopard Lacewing (male)