Melanitis leda Evening Brown Thailand

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, Satyrinae – First named by Linnaeus, in 1758.

Colour: Topside (recto) dark brown, with a black eye-like marking on forewing containing two white spots. An orange patch runs alongside the eye-spot. Hindwing has smaller black spots with white centres. The (verso) undersides is pale grey-brown with intricate patterns EXTREMELY VARIABLE forms.

Size: Wingspan 60-70mm

Comments & Applications: A common species throughout its range. Common name: Evening Brown. Has two broods, one in the wet season and one in the dry each brood differ in colouration. A useful species in butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding