Sahyadri Medus Brown
Orsotriaena medus mandata (Moore, 1857) Malayalam Name : വയൽ തവിടൻ Common Name ; Sahyadri Medus Brown/ Smooth-eyed Bush Brown Order : Lepidoptera Super Family : Papilionoidae (Butterflies) Family : Nympalidae Sub Family : Satyrinae DISTRIBUTION : The species found in South Asia, South East Asia and Australia. Sub-species O.m.mandata seen in India. STATUS: Common. Only species in the Genus Orsotriaena. HABITAT : HABITS IDENTIFICATION FEATURES: Medium-sized brown butterfly with wingspan of 45 to 55 mm. The butterfly is dark brown above with a thin marginal pale border. The upper hindwing having a t...