Large Faun
Common NameLarge Faun
Scientific NameFaunis eumeus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, often near streams or damp areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCalamus spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the uniform brown coloration with a prominent row of white spots on both wings, and their characteristic behavior of feeding on rotting fruit or sap on the forest floor.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich brown wings featuring a distinctive series of white spots on both the forewings and hindwings. They are typically found in shaded forest undergrowth.
