Yellow-banded Pansy
Common NameYellow-banded Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia iphita
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest clearings, scrubland, gardens, and disturbed areas.
Geographic RangeSouth Asia and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Host PlantsBarleria, Strobilanthes, Ruellia, Antirrhinum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with increased activity during monsoon seasons.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid singly on host plants, larvae are spiny caterpillars, and pupae are typically green or brown chrysalises, often suspended head-down.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the broad, wavy yellow bands on a dark brown background and the row of well-defined eyespots on the hindwings. The underside often exhibits cryptic patterns resembling a dry leaf.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly has a rich brown ground color adorned with prominent, wavy yellow bands across both the forewings and hindwings. The hindwings feature a series of distinct ocelli (eyespots) near the margin.
