Sullied Brown Sailer
Common NameSullied Brown Sailer
Scientific NameNeptis clinia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsGlochidion spp., Acacia spp., Dalbergia spp.
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, often year-round in tropical regions, peaking during monsoon season
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green or brown, often with spines or protuberances, and pupate as a suspended chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown ground color and the specific arrangement of white markings: a broad, unbroken white post-discal band on the hindwing, and a discal band on the forewing that is broken into distinct spots and a streak in the cell.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings marked by prominent white bands and spots, including a broad, continuous white band across the hindwing and a broken white band on the forewing.
