Yellow Jester
Common NameYellow Jester
Scientific NameSymbrenthia hypselis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsBoehmeria nivea, Boehmeria platanifolia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host plants. The larvae are spiny and feed on the foliage before pupating into a chrysalis, from which the adult butterfly emerges.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking orange and black 'jester' pattern on the wings, particularly the complex black markings on the orange background, and the somewhat jagged or scalloped hindwing margins.
Description
The Yellow Jester butterfly features vibrant orange wings intricately patterned with irregular black bands and spots, giving it a distinctive 'jester' appearance. The hindwings often have a slightly scalloped margin.
