Biology:Mycalesis rama

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Short description: Species of satyrine butterfly

Cingalese bushbrown
Mycalesis rama M 57 3.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Mycalesis
Species:
M. rama
Binomial name
Mycalesis rama
Moore, 1890-1892

Mycalesis rama, the Cingalese bushbrown, is a species of satyrine butterfly of family Nymphalidae.[1] It is a very shy animal, distributed in bamboo forests. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[2]

Wingspan is about 56mm. Dorsal surface is dark brown with two eyespots at the sub marginal area. Lower eyespot is large, prominent and ringed with orange. Ventral surface is dull orange brown.[3] Larval host plants include Ochlandra stridula[4] and Bambusa species.[5]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q13563808 entry