Small Staff Sergeant
Common NameSmall Staff Sergeant
Scientific NameAthyma zerita
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsGlochidion species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during wet seasons
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on the leaves of host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with a prominent, broad white band on the forewing and a narrower, curved white band on the hindwing. It is generally smaller than other 'Staff Sergeant' species.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, characterized by a broad, straight white band across the forewing and a curved white band on the hindwing.
