Plain Earl
Common NamePlain Earl
Scientific NameTanaecia cocytus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, mauve
HabitatTropical and subtropical evergreen forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsVarious forest trees and shrubs, possibly from families like Rubiaceae or Euphorbiaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with seasonal peaks
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical butterfly metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed and grow through several instars, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall purplish-brown hue and the distinctive pattern of darker, wavy transverse lines and bands across the dorsal surface of both wings, lacking prominent eyespots or bright contrasting markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with broad, rounded wings, displaying a uniform purplish-brown coloration with intricate darker, wavy transverse lines and bands across both forewings and hindwings.
