Yellow Pansy
Common NameYellow Pansy
Scientific NameJunonia hierta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, black, blue
HabitatOpen grasslands, scrubland, gardens, forest clearings
Geographic RangeAfrica, Arabian Peninsula, South Asia, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsBarleria, Hygrophila, Ruellia, Acanthus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; specific seasons in temperate areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are spiny and feed on various plants in the Acanthaceae family. Pupation occurs as a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant yellow wings with broad black borders and the distinctive large, metallic blue spot on the forewings. The underside is typically duller, often with cryptic patterns.
Description
A striking butterfly with bright yellow wings, extensive black markings along the margins and veins, and a prominent iridescent blue patch on each forewing.
