Animal's Details

Scientific Name
Ypthima huebneri,
Category
Inscet
Created on Date
2024-10-04 16:10:04
Common Name
Common Four-ring
Synonym(s)
Common Four-ring
Family
Nymphalidae
Status
Live
Description

Ypthima huebneri, commonly known as the Common Four-ring Butterfly, is a small, delicate species. Its wingspan ranges from 30-40 mm. The wings are brown with four distinctive eye spots or rings, and white spots on the hindwings. The body is slender, with brown and white stripes.This species inhabits tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, in grasslands, open woods, and wetlands. Ypthima huebneri exhibits slow, hovering flight, often near the ground, and feeds on nectar from flowers and visits damp patches.The life cycle consists of eggs laid on host plants, followed by caterpillars feeding on grasses and legumes. The chrysalis forms on host plants or nearby surfaces, and the adult emerges, living up to 2-4 weeks.Ypthima huebneri\'s distinctive features include four eye spots or rings on the wings, white spots on the hindwings, and brown and white stripes on the body. Its eye spots serve as a defense mechanism, distracting predators from its body. This unique adaptation helps the