Yellow Pasha
Common NameYellow Pasha
Scientific NameHerona marathus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyApaturinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream
HabitatEvergreen and deciduous forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeNortheast India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia
Host PlantsCeltis timorensis
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the host plant. Larvae are typically green with spines or horns, feeding on *Celtis* leaves before pupating into a camouflaged chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, creamy-white bands on a brown background on the upperside. The underside is a complex mottled pattern of browns and creams, often resembling dead leaves or bark.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich brown wings marked by broad, irregular creamy-white bands. The underside, as shown, is a mottled pattern of browns and creams, providing excellent camouflage.
