Then common palm fly has a precostal cell in the hindwings and a tuft of androconial scales on the dorsal discal cell of the hindwings like other species in the genus Elymnias. Males and females do not look alike in this species. Common palm fly is a species of satyrine butterfly which is found in South and Southeast Asia. They are common in jungles and palm plantation; these butterflies are active throughout the year. Common palm fly usually avoids bright daylight and hardly comes to open places. They are weak flyers. They are seen settling for a long time on leaves and trunks of plant trees.

The Common Palmfly (Elymnias hypermnestra) is a medium-sized butterfly known for its unique mimicry and subtle beauty. It exhibits strong sexual dimorphism, meaning males and females have different appearances.

The Common Palmfly has a wingspan of about 60-80 mm. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia, especially near palm trees, from which it derives its name. This butterfly prefers shaded areas, such as undergrowth in gardens, forests, and palm plantations.