Cramer's Ringlet
Common NameCramer's Ringlet
Scientific NameYpthima huebneri
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black, yellow, orange
HabitatGrasslands, open forests, clearings, often near water sources.
Geographic RangeSouth Asia and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple overlapping broods.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. The larvae feed on various grasses, and pupation occurs on the host plants or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the arrangement of two eyespots on the forewing underside and four prominent eyespots on the hindwing underside, along with the characteristic dark brown transverse striations on the hindwing underside.
Description
A small, dull brown butterfly with a rounded wing shape, featuring several prominent black eyespots ringed in yellow on the underside of both forewings and hindwings, and distinct darker brown transverse bands on the hindwing underside.
