Wallacean

Description:

Nymphalidae; Satyrinae; Zethera pimplea pimplea Erichson, 1834. This specimen is a female Philippine Lepidoptera describe the Satyrinae as follows: "They are generally weak fliers and often shun bright sunlight, preferring moist and semi-shaded habitats. The caterpillars feed chiefly on monocotyledonous plants such as palms, grasses, and bamboos". On a personal note, I would just mention that when I first started to become interested in butterflies, I often mistook this butterfly for one or other of the "Glassy Tigers" in the Danainae.

Habitat:

Spotted on foliage in the rice mill back yard.