Faunis canens arcesilas
Common Faun
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Subfamily: | Morphinae |
Genus | Faunis |
Species: | canens |
Subspecies: | arcesilas |
Common Name: | Common Faun |
Life History: | complete |
Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Hostplants: |
Description
The underside of the butterfly is deep brown with dark transverse lines and a series of white spots on both wings. The upperside is orange-brown and unmarked.
Habitat & Habits
The Common Faun is a forest denizen and usually lurks close to the ground in well-shaded areas. When disturbed it springs up from underfoot but does not fly far.
The Common Faun is locally common in certain areas within the nature reserves. One can almost always see it at the new nature boardwalk located at the Lower Peirce Reservoir Nature Reserve in Singapore.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Refer to the ButterflyCircle blog article - Life History of the Common Faun.
Further Reading
To be detailed.