Straight Five-ring
Common NameStraight Five-ring
Scientific NameYpthima taeniola
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, yellow
HabitatGrassy areas, open woodlands, forest edges, scrubland
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Taiwan, China)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically spring to autumn in warmer regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green and feed on various grass species.
Identification TipsKey features include the greyish-brown striated underside, a large eyespot on the forewing, and a distinctive series of smaller eyespots on the hindwing, often arranged in a somewhat straight line.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with cryptic greyish-brown wings, featuring a striated pattern on the underside. It has a prominent large eyespot on the forewing and a series of smaller eyespots on the hindwing.
