Himalayan Five-ring
Common NameHimalayan Five-ring
Scientific NameYpthima newara
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black, yellow
HabitatSubtropical and temperate forests, forest edges, clearings, often near streams in hilly and mountainous regions.
Geographic RangeHimalayan region (Nepal, Bhutan, India - Sikkim, Darjeeling).
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are typically green or brownish, camouflaged among grass blades. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic brown coloration with wavy patterns on the underside, and the characteristic arrangement of eyespots, typically five on the underside of the hindwing, though some may be vestigial.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with dull brownish-tan wings, featuring intricate wavy striations and prominent black eyespots ringed with yellow, particularly noticeable on the underside.
