Grey Pansy
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Common NameGrey Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia atlites
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale grey, off-white
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, scrub, forest clearings, gardens, often near water
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsHygrophila auriculata, Alternanthera sessilis, Lindernia antipoda
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often peaking during monsoon seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, usually dark with lighter markings, and pupate as suspended chrysalises.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale greyish-white ground color, delicate wavy markings, and the presence of small, distinct eyespots on both sets of wings, particularly two prominent ones on the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale greyish-white wings featuring delicate wavy lines and small, dark-ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings. The underside is typically paler and more cryptic.
