A Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar is camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025. The caterpillar, a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), is known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. Native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia, the caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white or sometimes blue line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. It is primarily active at night, lying flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators. Its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation.
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