Vulgar Bush Brown
Common NameVulgar Bush Brown
Scientific NameMycalesis perseus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, scrubland, grasslands, often near water bodies
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsOplismenus compositus, Paspalum conjugatum, Setaria barbata, various grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in tropical regions, often peaking during monsoon seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with a rough texture and two caudal filaments. Pupae are typically green or brown and suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for its overall dull brown coloration and the characteristic row of small white dots on the underside of the hindwing. Its weak, low flight close to the ground is also a key indicator. Distinguishing from similar *Mycalesis* species may require close examination of the underside markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dull brown wings, often with a slightly mottled appearance on the underside. The underside of the hindwing features a series of small, distinct white dots, sometimes faintly ringed.
