Spotted Judy
Common NameSpotted Judy
Scientific NameAbisara echerius
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyNemeobiinae
Wingspan (mm)42.5
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, black, white
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMaesa indica, Embelia tsjeriam-cottam, Ardisia, Myrsine
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green or brown and camouflaged. Pupae are short, stout, and suspended by a cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown underside with a pale diagonal band on the forewing and a row of prominent black ocelli ringed with white/pale blue on the hindwing. They often rest with wings closed and exhibit a jerky flight.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with reddish-brown wings, featuring a prominent pale diagonal band on the forewing and a series of black, white-ringed eyespots on the hindwing underside.
