Malayan Plum Judy
Common NameMalayan Plum Judy
Scientific NameAbisara saturata
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyNemeobiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, white, black
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, secondary growth, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Borneo)
Host PlantsMaesa ramentacea
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on the leaves of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive reddish-brown coloration, the broad white band across both wings, and the row of black ocelli on the hindwing underside. The slightly angled hindwing shape is also characteristic.
Description
This small butterfly features rich reddish-brown wings with a prominent broad white band crossing both forewings and hindwings, and a series of black spots, some with white centers, on the hindwing underside.
