Little Pansy
Common NameLittle Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia asterie
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsorange, black, brown
HabitatOpen grasslands, gardens, disturbed areas, forest edges
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands
Host PlantsPseuderanthemum variabile, Plantago, Antirrhinum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, spring to autumn in subtropical areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny and often dark, while pupae are typically green or brown and suspended head-down.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange wings with broad black borders, prominent black cell bar and wavy lines on the forewing, and small, often indistinct, eyespots on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly featuring bright orange wings with broad black borders and distinct black markings on the forewings, complemented by small eyespots on the hindwings.
