Tamil Bushbrown
Common NameTamil Bushbrown
Scientific NameMycalesis adolphei
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatMoist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, forest edges, shaded undergrowth
Geographic RangeSouthern India (Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, Kerala)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodThroughout the year, peaking during monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae are typically green or brownish, camouflaged on their grass host plants. Pupae are suspended and are usually green or brown.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the broad, straight white band on the underside of the hindwing, which stands out against the otherwise uniform brown coloration. Small, often indistinct, black ocelli are also present near the wing margin.
Description
A medium-sized, dull brown butterfly characterized by a prominent, broad white band running across the underside of its hindwing, accompanied by a series of small black ocelli.
