Malay Viscount
Common NameMalay Viscount
Scientific NameTanaecia coelebs
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatLowland primary and secondary forests, forest edges
Geographic RangePeninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo
Host PlantsUnknown, likely plants in families such as Rubiaceae or Euphorbiaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the rich brown ground color contrasted by a prominent, irregular, jagged white band across both forewings and hindwings on the upperside.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich brown wings featuring a distinctive, broad, jagged white band running across both forewings and hindwings, and intricate darker brown patterns on the inner wing areas.
