Jungle Glory
Common NameJungle Glory
Scientific NameFaunis eumeus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, pale brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, jungle undergrowth
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDonax canniformis, Phrynium capitatum
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green and feed on leaves, while pupae are green and suspended head-down.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad pale band on the forewing underside, the overall dead-leaf appearance when wings are closed, and its preference for shaded forest undergrowth.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with a broad, pale, oblique band across the forewing underside, and a cryptic, dead-leaf-like pattern on the hindwing underside.
