Swordgrass Brown
Common NameSwordgrass Brown
Scientific NameMycalesis perseus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, blue
HabitatGrasslands, open forests, forest edges, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of East Asia
Host PlantsImperata cylindrica, Paspalum conjugatum, Oplismenus compositus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green and feed on grasses. Pupae are typically green or brown, suspended head-down.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad orange-yellow band on the forewing and the series of distinct, ringed eyespots on both wings, particularly the two prominent ones on the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with a prominent orange-yellow band across the forewing and distinct eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, each with a black pupil and a blue or white center.
