Common Faun
Common NameCommon Faun
Scientific NameFaunis canens
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, blue
HabitatDense forests, shaded undergrowth, often near streams or damp areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsDonax canniformis, Stachyphrynium cadellianum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on plants from the Marantaceae family, typically green or brown, and pupate before emerging as adults that prefer shaded forest environments.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall dull brown coloration, distinct parallel wing veins, small white submarginal spots on the hindwing underside, and notably, the bright blue eyes.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with uniformly dull brown wings, featuring prominent parallel venation and a few tiny white submarginal spots on the underside, distinguished by its striking bright blue eyes.
