Large Three-ring
Common NameLarge Three-ring
Scientific NameYpthima asterope
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, yellow
HabitatGrasslands, open fields, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeAfrica, Middle East, South Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae feed on various grasses. Pupation occurs on or near the host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive three large, black, yellow-ringed eyespots, often with blue pupils, on the underside of the hindwing against a cryptic grey-brown background.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with a mottled grey-brown underside, characterized by three prominent black eyespots on the hindwing, each ringed with yellow and often centered with blue.
