Common Bushbrown
Common NameCommon Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis perseus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, grasslands, scrub, often near water bodies
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsOplismenus compositus, Paspalum conjugatum, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are typically green with a rough texture and a bifid tail. Pupae are suspended head-down, often green or brown to blend with surroundings.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic dull brown coloration and the distinct pattern of eyespots on the underside of the wings. The number and size of these eyespots can vary seasonally, but they are always present.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dull brown wings, featuring a series of prominent, ringed eyespots on the underside of both forewings and hindwings, providing effective camouflage.
