Long-lined Viscount
Common NameLong-lined Viscount
Scientific NameTanaecia julii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including parts of India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various tropical forest plants (e.g., Euphorbiaceae, Rubiaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylegliding
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Caterpillars are typically green or brown, often with spines or horns.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall brown coloration and the striking, irregular white bands that run across the submarginal area of both sets of wings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich brown wings featuring prominent, jagged white bands along the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
