Fashion Commodore
Common NameFashion Commodore
Scientific NameJunonia hierta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white, black
HabitatOpen grasslands, savannas, scrubland, cultivated areas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa, Arabian Peninsula, South Asia, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsBarleria, Hygrophila, Antirrhinum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, seasonal elsewhere
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, typically dark with lighter markings. Pupae are usually green or brown, suspended upside down.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad orange band on the hindwings and the white band on the forewings, contrasting with the dark brown base color. Small, often indistinct eyespots may be present on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent bright orange band on the hindwings and a white band on the forewings, both bordered by black and white spots.
