Common Five-ring
Common NameCommon Five-ring
Scientific NameYpthima baldus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, orange
HabitatGrasslands, open forests, forest edges, scrubland, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods in warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are typically green with longitudinal stripes, feeding on grasses. Pupae are usually green or brown and suspended head-down.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the five distinct black eyespots on the underside (two larger on the forewing, three smaller on the hindwing), each ringed with yellow-orange and often containing a blue-white pupil. The cryptic underside helps it blend with its grassy environment.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with a mottled brown and grey underside, featuring prominent black eyespots ringed with yellow-orange, often with a blue-white pupil.
