Banded Treebrown
Common NameBanded Treebrown
Scientific NameLethe confusa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, yellow
HabitatForest undergrowth, shaded areas, stream banks
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China)
Host Plantsgrasses, bamboos
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally March to November depending on region
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on various grasses and bamboos, and pupation occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the broad, clean white band on the underside of both wings and the row of well-defined eyespots on the hindwing underside, each with a black center, white pupil, and yellowish-orange ring.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly has a rich brown underside with a prominent, broad white band extending across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings feature a series of distinct, ringed eyespots.
