Burmese Bushbrown
Common NameBurmese Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis perseus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)48
Primary Colorsbrown, black, yellow
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, scrub, grasslands, often near water
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsOplismenus compositus, Paspalum conjugatum, Setaria palmifolia, Bambusa spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during monsoon seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with a rough texture, feeding on various grasses. Pupation occurs as a chrysalis, often suspended from a leaf or stem.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent series of yellow-ringed black eyespots on the underside of the wings, particularly the larger ones on the forewing and hindwing. The overall plain brown coloration and weak, low flight are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a plain brown upperside and a brown underside featuring a series of prominent yellow-ringed black eyespots along the margins of both forewings and hindwings.
