The first record of Neptis cartica (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) from a northeastern forest of Bangladesh

Abstract

Neptis cartica (Moore, 1872), commonly known as the Plain Sailer and belonging to the family Nymphalidae, is reported here for the first time from Madhabkunda Eco-Park (MEP) (24°38′25″N, 92°13′06″E) in Moulvibazar District, northeastern Bangladesh. To species was identified based on the following key diagnostic characteristics: the upperside exhibits whitish to sullied-white markings; the basal streak extends to the origin of vein 8; the forewing upperside shows a prominent spot in space 3, a non-extended cell streak, and a zigzag outer margin; the hindwing upperside bears a distinct whitish discal band; and the discal fascia is dark, while the underside is dark ochreous brown with white markings. The photographed specimen of Neptis cartica represents the first confirmed record of this species in Bangladesh, highlighting the importance of conserving the biodiversity of MEP and updating its butterfly checklist.

J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci. 50(1); 147-151: March 2026