Ypthima pandocus corticaria
Common Three Ring
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Subfamily: | Satyrinae |
Genus | Ypthima |
Species: | pandocus |
Subspecies: | corticaria |
Common Name: | Common Three Ring |
Wingspan: | 40-45 mm |
Status: | Moderately Common |
Life History: | complete |
Extant in countries: | •Thailand •Malaysia •Singapore |
Description
The species is greyish brown on the upperside with a large sub-apical ocellus on the forewings. The undersurfaces are a pale buff brown, with fine dark striations. The hindwing has three yellow-ringed black ocelli.
Habitat & Habits
This species is moderately common in Singapore and can be encountered in open grassy areas within the nature reserve in Singapore.
The butterfly has a feeble flight and is usually found close to the ground. It often stops with its wings half open to bask in sunlit spots.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - The Life History of the Common Three Ring.
Further Reading
To be detailed.