Striped Ringlet
Common NameStriped Ringlet
Scientific NameRagadia crito
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest undergrowth, shaded areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. The larvae feed on grasses, and pupation typically occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique and bold black and white striped pattern on both wing surfaces, along with the characteristic row of ocelli on the hindwings.
Description
This butterfly features a distinctive pattern of alternating black and white stripes across both its forewings and hindwings, with a prominent row of black ocelli ringed in white along the outer margin of the hindwing.
