Tawny Palmfly
Common NameTawny Palmfly
Scientific NameElymnias hypermnestra
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, palm groves, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (from India to Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCalamus, Areca, Cocos nucifera, Phoenix
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with yellow stripes and a bifurcated tail, feeding on palm leaves. Pupae are green and suspended head-down.
Identification TipsIdentify by the distinctive brown and creamy-white underside with a row of prominent black eyespots on the hindwing. The scalloped wing margins are also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a predominantly brown underside, featuring a lighter creamy-white patch on the hindwing and a series of black, white-centered eyespots. The wing margins are distinctly scalloped.
