Straight-banded Treebrown
Common NameStraight-banded Treebrown
Scientific NameLethe verma
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatMoist deciduous and evergreen forests, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeHimalayan region, Northeast India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, parts of China
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodApril to November
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on various grasses, and pupation typically occurs on or near the host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad white band on the forewing and the prominent row of eyespots on the underside of the hindwing and forewing. Its brown coloration and preference for shaded forest undergrowth are also key indicators.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly characterized by a prominent, broad, straight white band across the forewing. The ventral side of the hindwing and lower forewing displays a series of distinct black eyespots, often ringed with yellow.
