Orange Ringlet
Common NameOrange Ringlet
Scientific NameYpthima huebneri
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black, white
HabitatOpen grasslands, forest clearings, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae are typically green or brownish, feeding on grasses. Pupation occurs as a chrysalis suspended from a leaf or stem.
Identification TipsLook for the two large, distinct eyespots on the hindwing underside, often accompanied by smaller ocelli, and the overall plain tawny-brown coloration. Antennae typically have orange tips.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with dull tawny orange-brown wings, featuring two prominent, black-ringed eyespots with white pupils on the underside of the hindwings.
