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Junonia lemonias
Identified during my last visit to my native Sagar. It is a member of the nymphalid family. Thanks to the ID DanielePralong :-) It is known as Lemon pansy due to the black and lemon yellow spots , lines on the upper side. The underside is a dull brown, with a number of wavy lines and spots in varying shades of brown and black. In the dry season form the markings are obscure and pale especially on the underside and the wing margin is more angular and jagged. This helps it camouflage in the dried leaf-litter. The Lemon Pansy is a very active butterfly and can be seen basking with its wings open facing the sun.It sits very low to the ground and can be approached easily. It feeds with its wings half open
It is found in gardens, fallow land, and open wooded areas.
Spotted on Nov 6, 2014
Submitted on Nov 6, 2014
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