Description
The typical yellow-ringed black ocelli is a distinguishing feature of the various species in the Ypthima family. The pair of rings at the tornus of the hindwing is counted as one. The total number of the rings counted thus give this species its common name.

Habitat & Habits
This common butterfly can be found in secondary growth and open grassy areas around the fringes of the nature reserves. Often in flight, even on overcast days, the Common 5-Ring is believed to feed on Gramineae (grasses).

The butterfly has a rather weak flight and generally stays close to the ground.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCirlce's blog article - The Life History of the Common Five Ring.

Further Reading
To be detailed.