Common Punch
Common NameCommon Punch
Scientific NameDodona durga
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyNemeobiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, yellow
HabitatForests, forest edges, clearings, hilly areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China)
Host PlantsQuercus (oak) species
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year, especially during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants, typically oak species.
Identification TipsLook for the intricate pattern of brown and orange-yellow spots and bands on the underside of the wings, particularly the hindwing. The antennae are typically ringed black and white.
Description
A small butterfly with a distinctive underside pattern of rich brown and orange-yellow spots and bands, often with a prominent white submarginal line on the hindwing.
