Five-dot Sergeant
Common NameFive-dot Sergeant
Scientific NameAthyma ranga
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, clearings, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China)
Host PlantsUncaria, Wendlandia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically March to November
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host plants. Larvae are often spiny and camouflaged, feeding on the leaves. Pupation occurs as a suspended chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown ground color contrasted with a broad white discal band on the forewing and a series of white post-discal spots on the hindwing. The specific arrangement of these white markings distinguishes it from other 'Sergeant' species.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent white bands and distinct spots across both forewings and hindwings. The underside typically mirrors the upperside pattern but with a paler ground color.
