Common Brownie
Common NameCommon Brownie
Scientific NameOrsotriaena medus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, grasslands, clearings, often near water
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsPaspalum conjugatum, Oplismenus compositus, Panicum repens, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with two caudal filaments and a bifid head, feeding on grasses. Pupae are green and suspended head-down.
Identification TipsLook for the plain light brown underside with subtle wavy patterns and the striking green eyes. The upperside, though not visible here, typically features a series of small eyespots on a dark brown background.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with plain light brown to tan undersides, often displaying very faint, wavy lines. Its prominent eyes are a distinctive bright green.
