Short-banded Viscount
Common NameShort-banded Viscount
Scientific NameTanaecia cocytus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo, Java)
Host PlantsMacaranga species
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic, blending with host plant foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the rich brown ground color and the distinctive white and black wavy submarginal bands on both the forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich brown wings, characterized by a series of prominent white and black wavy bands along the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
