Chocolate Pansy
Common NameChocolate Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia iphita
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown
HabitatForests, open woodlands, scrub, gardens, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia
Host PlantsStrobilanthes, Barleria, Ruellia, Hygrophila
Flight PeriodYear-round (tropical regions)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, typically dark brown or black with orange-red heads. Pupae are typically green or brown, camouflaged.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dull brown coloration, the specific pattern of wavy lines and bands, and the presence of small, often indistinct, ocelli on the hindwings, particularly on the underside which can vary seasonally.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dull brown wings, featuring darker wavy lines and bands, and small, indistinct eyespots on the hindwings. The underside often mimics dry leaves.
