Double-banded Judy
Common NameDouble-banded Judy
Scientific NameAbisara bifasciata
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyNemeobiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, white, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Sulawesi, Philippines)
Host PlantsMaesa indica, Embelia ribes
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during monsoon seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants, primarily from the Primulaceae family.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown ground color, the prominent oblique white band on the forewing, and the small tail on the hindwing. The underside often shows the white band clearly and additional submarginal markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with reddish-brown wings, characterized by a broad, oblique white band across the forewing and small black spots on the hindwing, which also features a short, pointed tail.
