Dingy Bushbrown
Common NameDingy Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis perseus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, black, yellow, white
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands, grasslands, often near water bodies
Geographic RangeSouth Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during monsoon seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae are typically green or brownish, feeding on various grasses. Pupae are usually green or brown, suspended head-down.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dingy brown coloration and the characteristic row of prominent, ringed eyespots on the underside of both forewings and hindwings, often accompanied by a faint white post-discal line.
Description
A medium-sized, dull brown butterfly with prominent ocelli (eyespots) on the underside of its wings, featuring yellow rings and black centers, and a faint wavy white line.
