Hewitson's Bushbrown
Common NameHewitson's Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis hewitsonii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, shaded undergrowth
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia)
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodThroughout the year (multiple broods in tropical climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host grasses, larvae feed on the leaves, and pupate into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey identification features are the distinctive pattern and size of the eyespots on the underside of the wings, particularly the hindwing, and its preference for shaded forest environments.
Description
This butterfly has an orange-brown underside with a series of prominent black eyespots, each ringed with yellow, on both the forewing and hindwing. The upperside is typically plain brown.
