Chocolate (Brown) Pansy
Junonia hedonia ida
1.34691, 103.815
Field Notes
Description:
Sometimes known as the Spotted Chocolate Soldier, this species shares the same common name of the more widespread Junonia iphita. This species is somewhat larger however at 55-60mm wingspan. The dorsal surface (image shown) is a rich ginger brown colour with distinct 'eyes' on the hind wing and waves of darker brown through both fore and hind wings. It also shows a fine white edge to the wings. The ventral surface is more grey with a line of orange eyes.
Habitat:
Found throughout Singapore in several habitats including urban, this one was seen on the edge of rain forest in the MacRitchie Reserve in central Singapore.
Notes:
Found in Singapore and up into Johore, Malaysia. These Butterflies like full sun and often sunbathe with their wings fully open when at rest.
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