Unbroken sergeant
Common NameUnbroken sergeant
Scientific NameAthyma pravara
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsVarious forest trees and shrubs, likely from families such as Rubiaceae or Sapindaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of broad, unbroken white bands on the hindwings and the combination of a broken white band and several white spots on the forewings, all set against a dark brown background.
Description
This butterfly has rich dark brown wings adorned with striking white markings, including a broad, continuous band across the hindwings and a series of distinct spots and a broken band on the forewings.
