Pitana Bushbrown
Common NamePitana Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis pitana
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, tan
HabitatForest undergrowth, forest edges, grassy clearings in tropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown, feeding on various grasses. Pupae are usually green or brown, camouflaged among vegetation.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the specific arrangement and size of the ocelli (eyespots) on the underside, particularly the hindwing, and the characteristic wavy brown lines. The overall dull brown coloration is typical of bushbrowns.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with a series of prominent, ringed eyespots on the underside of both forewings and hindwings, accompanied by wavy, darker brown transverse lines.
