Pallid Faun
Common NamePallid Faun
Scientific NameFaunis pallidior
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatPrimary and secondary forests, forest edges, shaded undergrowth
Geographic RangePeninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo
Host PlantsCalamus (rattan palms)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, feeding on palm leaves, and pupate into a chrysalis attached to a leaf or stem.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale forewings with prominent black wavy lines and the contrasting orange hindwing underside with similar black markings, often seen flying slowly in shaded forest areas.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white to cream forewings featuring bold, wavy black lines, and an orange underside on the hindwings also patterned with black wavy lines.
