Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia modesta)

Like the Leopard Lacewing (Cethosia cyane) and Tawny Coster (Acreae terpsicore), this butterfly named Julia Heliconian (Ssp Dryas iulia modesta) is a non-native butterfly in Malaysia. It is said to have originated from South America (Costa Rica to be exact) and probably an escapee from some butterfly farms in a neighbouring country before moving southwards. In Malaysia, it was first reported at Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi in 2009 by a few Singaporean butterfly spotters. In 2014 it was then reported to have reached Petaling Jaya and four years later the species finally reached Singapore. 

(ref info: https://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-julia-heliconians-samba-continues.html?m=1)

This butterfly recently visited my garden for the first time.

With its bright orangey color, I believe this should be a male.

It went from one pot to another.

Here is a look at its under wing which is less vibrant. Unfortunately it did not stay long.

WHAT A BUTTERFLY !