Diana treebrown
Common NameDiana treebrown
Scientific NameLethe diana
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, black, yellow, blue
HabitatForests, woodlands, shaded areas
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantsgrasses, bamboos
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green and feed on various grasses and bamboos before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the rich brown coloration and the series of large, black-centered eyespots ringed with yellow and blue on the underside of both the forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with a distinctive pattern of prominent, ringed eyespots on the underside of its forewings and hindwings.
