Oriental Peacock Pansy

Description:

Junonia almana almana (Linnaeus, 1758), is called the Oriental Peacock Pansy. So glad I've spotted this early this morning. My first time to see one in real life! :) The Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) is a species of nymphalid butterfly. The upperside wings are rich yellowish brown with darker brown edges at both termen and costal margins. On each of the forewings, there are 4 distinct costal bars, the outermost 3 of which are filled with darker shadings. There is a prominent "peacock'' eye-spot in space 2 near the tornal area, and a lesser one in space 5. On each hindwing, a much larger and more prominent eye-spot is featured in spaces 5-6 near the apex. The termens of both fore- and hindwings are marked by two series of marginal striae. (http://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2011...)

Habitat:

Backyard garden, spotted on Euphorbia milii flowers.

Notes:

Reference: http://pbh-butterflies.yolasite.com/phil... http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/161-Jun...