Peacock Pansy
Common NamePeacock Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia almana
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsorange, black, brown, blue
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, forest clearings, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsHygrophila auriculata, Alternanthera sessilis, Lindernia, Plantago, Barleria
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Caterpillars are spiny, typically dark with lighter markings. The pupa is suspended head-down and can vary in color.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive large, ocellated eyespots on the orange upperwings, especially the two prominent ones on the hindwings. The underside can show seasonal variation, with a cryptic dry-season form.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly has vibrant orange wings adorned with prominent, multi-ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, bordered by wavy black lines.
