Staff Sergeant
Common NameStaff Sergeant
Scientific NameAthyma selenophora
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, clearings, often near streams
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Southern China
Host PlantsGlochidion, Phyllanthus, Dalbergia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically spiny and camouflaged, pupae are suspended by a cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, continuous white band across the dark brown wings, coupled with a series of white subapical spots on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings featuring a prominent white band across both forewings and hindwings, along with white spots near the forewing apex.
