Yellow Barred
Common NameYellow Barred
Scientific NameChersonesia risa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCyrestinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, cream
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMacaranga species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on Macaranga species before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the broad yellow bar across the forewing and the series of small, white-ringed eyespots on the underside of the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a reddish-brown forewing featuring a prominent yellow bar. The underside is paler brown with intricate wavy patterns and several small, white-ringed eyespots on the hindwing.
