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Tamil Bush Brown
Description
Wingspan 43-50mm. It shows a great deal of seasonal variation and is very similar
in appearance to
the Dark Brand Bushbrown. It is uniformly dark brown above and has an
eye-spot on the forewing. The underside is a usually a lighter shade of
brown than the upper side, and has a series of eye-spots towards the outer margin of the
wings. More Details
Similar species
The Common Bushbrown and Dark Brand Bushbrown. More
Details
Status, distribution and habitat
It is a common butterfly of below 3000 feet elevation and is the only
species of Mycalesis that occurs towards the north of the island.
However, in the Jaffna peninsula it is rather uncommon. It
inhabits sparsely wooded areas and grasslands.
Habits
Very similar to the Common
Bush Brown.
Early Stages
Larvae feed on grasses and rice.
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