Grey Pansy
Common NameGrey Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia atlites
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, orange, black
HabitatOpen areas, grasslands, cultivated fields, forest clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsHygrophila, Alternanthera, Barleria, Ruellia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the host plant. Larvae are spiny, typically dark with orange markings, and pupae are usually green or brown, often with metallic spots.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale greyish ground color and the distinct series of prominent eyespots, particularly the larger ones on the hindwings. The intricate wavy brown lines on the underside are also characteristic.
Description
A pale greyish-white butterfly with prominent orange-ringed black eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, adorned with intricate wavy brown lines across its wings.
