Studded Sergeant
Common NameStudded Sergeant
Scientific NameAthyma ranga
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsblack, white, green
HabitatForests, open woodlands, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsGlochidion, Dalbergia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally March to November in warmer regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically camouflaged, often green or brown, and pupate into a chrysalis, completing metamorphosis in a few weeks.
Identification TipsLook for the dark ground color with broad white bands across both wings and the characteristic 'studded' row of white spots along the hindwing margin. The iridescent green on the head and thorax is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings featuring prominent white bands and a series of distinct white submarginal spots on the hindwings. The body and thorax often display an iridescent greenish-blue sheen.
