Chestnut-streaked Sailer
Common NameChestnut-streaked Sailer
Scientific NameNeptis jumbah
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, scrubland, gardens, often near water bodies
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Grewia, Mussaenda, Pterocarpus, Xylia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, more abundant during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown, often with spines or protuberances, feeding on leaves. Pupae are chrysalides, often camouflaged.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with a specific pattern of broad, broken white bands, particularly the discal and post-discal bands on the hindwing, and its characteristic 'sailing' flight.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings prominently marked with broad, irregular white bands and spots across both forewings and hindwings.
