Tabby
Common NameTabby
Scientific NamePseudergolis wedah
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyPseudergolinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatForests, forest edges, clearings, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (including India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUrtica, Girardinia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae are typically spiny and feed on nettles, pupation leads to adult emergence.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking orange-brown coloration with intricate wavy dark brown lines and the characteristic double-bar markings on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich orange-brown wings covered in numerous wavy dark brown lines and spots, featuring distinctive double-bar markings on the forewings.
