Junonia lemonias lemonias
Scientific NameJunonia lemonias lemonias
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)40-60
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, gardens, agricultural areas, and forest clearings, often near water sources.
Conservation StatusLeast Concern (LC)
Description
The Lemon Pansy (Junonia lemonias lemonias) is a medium-sized butterfly characterized by its distinctive pattern of ocelli (eyespots) on both the forewings and hindwings. The upperside is typically brown or yellowish-brown with prominent, often ringed, eyespots. The underside exhibits seasonal variation, with a paler, less marked form during the dry season and a darker, more distinctly marked form during the wet season. It is known for its rapid and somewhat erratic flight pattern.
