Peacock Pansy
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Common NamePeacock Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia almana
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black, white
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, gardens, forest clearings, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Japan)
Host PlantsAcanthus, Barleria, Hygrophila, Phyla nodiflora, Plantago, Ruellia, Sida
Flight PeriodAll year in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the host plant. Larvae are spiny, typically dark with lighter markings. Pupae are suspended head down.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive large, reddish-brown eyespots with white centers on an orange-brown background, especially the two prominent ones on the forewings and two on the hindwings. The underside can show seasonal variation.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with an orange-brown ground color, characterized by prominent, large, multi-ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings.
