Malayan Owl
Common NameMalayan Owl
Scientific NameNeorina lowii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)90
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, dense forests, shaded undergrowth
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo)
Host PlantsGrasses, Bamboos
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Identification TipsIdentify by its large size, dark brown coloration, and the distinctive white patch with a single black eyespot on the forewings. Often found in the shaded areas of tropical forests.
Description
A large, dark brown butterfly characterized by a prominent white patch containing a single black eyespot on each forewing.
