Common Four-ring
Common NameCommon Four-ring
Scientific NameYpthima huebneri
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorslight brown, grey, black, cream
HabitatGrasslands, open forests, scrubland, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of East Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with longitudinal stripes, feeding on grass blades. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of four prominent eyespots on the underside of the hindwing, often with one larger eyespot on the forewing. The wavy, striated pattern on the wings is also characteristic.
Description
A small, cryptically colored butterfly with a light brown to greyish-white underside, featuring prominent black eyespots ringed with cream or yellow, and fine wavy striations across the wings.
