Spotted Brown Pansy
Common NameSpotted Brown Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia stygia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, black, cream
HabitatForest clearings, edges, savannas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeWest and Central Africa
Host PlantsAsystasia gangetica, other Acanthaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically spiny, feeding on leaves, before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark brown coloration and the arrangement of its distinct, well-defined eyespots, particularly the large ones on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, featuring prominent, ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings.
