Himalayan jester
Common NameHimalayan jester
Scientific NameSymbrenthia hypselis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, black, cream
HabitatForests, forest edges, open areas, often near streams
Geographic RangeHimalayan region, Southeast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsBoehmeria spp.
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate, and emerge as adults. Larvae are typically spiny.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive black and orange/cream intricate pattern on the upperside, and the scalloped edges of its hindwings. The underside is paler with a similar, more muted pattern.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a striking pattern of intricate black markings on an orange and cream background. The hindwings feature a distinctly scalloped margin.
