The eggs of the Malayan Eggfly ( Hypolimnas anomala anomala ) are laid in a large cluster (up to several hundreds) on the underside of a leaf of the host plant by the mother butterfly. The mother has the habit of standing guard over its eggs, and could stay in the sentry position for a very long period of time. At times, worn and dead mother butterflies could be found in this on-guard posture close to either the developing eggs or early instars of its offspring. Butterfly Cycle

The adult butterfly can be died in that position, “protecting” her eggs till her last breath. 

Really inspiring moment for us to remember our mother’s love.

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The typical form, the Malayan Eggfly is reddish brown on the upperside, with a series of post-discal and submarginal white spots on both wings.

Spotted at Choa Chu Kang

The ‘blue form’ with iridescent blue forewings on the upperside, is seen. This variant is usually female, featuring the attractive blue forewings and we believe it mimics the male Striped Blue Crow.

iridescent means showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles.

Please check this article from Butterfly Cylce, a Complete guide for this Malayan Eggfly

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