Northern Argus
Common NameNorthern Argus
Scientific NameJunonia lemonias
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, cream
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, gardens, forest clearings, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, southern China)
Host PlantsBarleria, Hygrophila, Ruellia, Phyla nodiflora
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are spiny, typically dark with orange markings, and pupae are brown or green, often suspended head-down.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinct large eyespot on the forewing, the series of smaller eyespots on the hindwing, and the white apical spots, all set against a warm brown background.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly characterized by a large, prominent orange-ringed eyespot on each forewing and a row of smaller eyespots on the hindwings, complemented by white spots near the forewing apex.
