Dark-branded Bushbrown
Common NameDark-branded Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis mineus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsbrown, black, yellow
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, grassy areas, often near streams and damp places
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, southern China)
Host PlantsOplismenus compositus, Paspalum conjugatum, Setaria palmifolia, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with darker longitudinal stripes and a bifid tail. Pupae are green or brownish, often suspended head-down.
Identification TipsKey features include the dull brown coloration and the distinct series of prominent, well-defined eyespots on the underside of both wings, particularly the hindwing. The number and size of eyespots can show seasonal variation.
Description
A medium-sized, dull brown butterfly with prominent black eyespots ringed with yellow and a white pupil on the underside of both forewings and hindwings.
