Dark Judy
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Common NameDark Judy
Scientific NameAbisara fylla
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyNemeobiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow, white
HabitatForests, forest edges, clearings, often near streams
Geographic RangeNortheast India, Himalayas, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia
Host PlantsMaesa species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically flattened and covered in fine hairs, often camouflaged. Pupae are short and stout, often attached to a leaf or stem.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with the prominent yellow diagonal stripe on the forewing and the row of white subapical spots. Often seen perching with wings partially open.
Description
A medium-sized dark brown butterfly with a distinctive bright yellow diagonal stripe across the forewing and a series of small white spots near the forewing apex. The hindwings are rounded with a small tail-like projection.
