Horsfield's Bushbrown
Common NameHorsfield's Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis horsfieldii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatForests, forest edges, grasslands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged on grass blades. Pupae are suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive white patch on the ventral hindwing and the series of prominent black eyespots on the same surface. The upperside is uniformly dull brown.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with a plain brown upperside. The ventral hindwing features a prominent white discal patch and a series of black ocelli ringed with yellow.
