Autumn Leaf
Common NameAutumn Leaf
Scientific NameDoleschallia bisaltide
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, gardens, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsPseuderanthemum, Graptophyllum, Artocarpus, Ficus, Sida, Streblus, Girardinia, Urtica
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, typically dark with yellow or orange markings. Pupae are camouflaged to resemble a dead leaf or twig.
Identification TipsBest identified by its remarkable leaf-like camouflage on the underside when wings are closed, the distinct diagonal white stripe, and the row of small, faint ocelli on the hindwing. The jagged wing margins also contribute to its mimicry.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with highly cryptic brown undersides that mimic a dry leaf, featuring a prominent diagonal white band and a series of small, ringed ocelli on the hindwing.
