Peacock Pansy
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Common NamePeacock Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia almana
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, gardens, forest clearings
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia
Host PlantsHygrophila, Alternanthera, Barleria, Phyla
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly, larvae are spiny and feed on host plants, and pupae are typically suspended upside down.
Identification TipsLook for the bright orange ground color combined with the distinctive large, multi-ringed eyespots on the forewings and smaller ones on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with vibrant orange wings, characterized by prominent black and white eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, with the forewing eyespot being notably larger.
