Dark Webbed Ringlet
Common NameDark Webbed Ringlet
Scientific NameYpthima newara
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatForests, open woodlands, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeHimalayan region (Nepal, India, Bhutan), Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to October (varies by region and altitude)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host grasses, larvae feed on grasses, pupates into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the unique 'webbed' or 'marbled' pattern on the underside of the wings, combined with the prominent orange patches containing silvery-blue ocelli.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with a distinctive underside pattern of intricate black lines on a pale background, featuring prominent orange patches with small blue-silver ocelli.
