Malabar Glad-eye Bushbrown
Common NameMalabar Glad-eye Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis junonia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, black
HabitatShaded forests, forest edges, undergrowth, moist areas
Geographic RangeWestern Ghats, India
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round, especially during monsoon
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, feeding on grasses, and pupate into a chrysalis that often blends with its surroundings.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent, large, white-ringed eyespot on the underside of the hindwing, along with the overall dull brown coloration and wavy lines.
Description
This butterfly has a dull brown underside with wavy lines and several eyespots, most notably a large, white-ringed black eyespot with a white pupil on the hindwing.
