Lemon Pansy
Common NameLemon Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia lemonias
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, black
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, scrub, gardens, forest clearings
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of China
Host PlantsAcanthus, Barleria, Blechum, Hygrophila, Nelsonia, Phyla, Sida, Strobilanthes, Ruellia, Plantago, Antirrhinum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are spiny and dark, while pupae are suspended head-down. Multiple generations occur throughout the year.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific arrangement and size of its prominent eyespots, especially the two large ones on the forewing and hindwing, and its characteristic lemon-yellow ground color, which can vary to brownish-yellow.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with lemon-yellow to brownish-yellow wings, prominently marked with black-ringed eyespots, typically two on each wing. The underside is often cryptic, resembling dry leaves.
