The Lurcher
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Common NameThe Lurcher
Scientific NameYpthima asterope
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, yellowish-orange
HabitatGrasslands, open woodlands, scrublands, forest edges
Geographic RangeAfrica, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on various grasses, undergoing a typical complete metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, pale yellowish-orange band on the dark brown wings and the presence of small, often ringed eyespots, particularly on the underside of the hindwings.
Description
This is a small to medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring a prominent, broad yellowish-orange band extending across both forewings and hindwings.
