White Four Ring
Common NameWhite Four Ring
Scientific NameYpthima ceylonica
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, black, yellow
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, grasslands, gardens, clearings
Geographic RangeSri Lanka
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae family)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses. The larvae are typically green with faint stripes and feed on various grasses. Pupation occurs on a stem or leaf.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the single large eyespot on the forewing and the contrasting white patch on the hindwing underside, which contains a series of smaller eyespots along its margin. The overall dark brown and white coloration is also distinctive.
Description
A small butterfly with dark brown forewings, each featuring a prominent, large eyespot with a black pupil and a yellow ring. The hindwings are dark brown at the base, transitioning to a distinct white patch towards the outer margin, which is adorned with several smaller, black-and-yellow ringed eyespots.
