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Mycalesis perseoides perseoides (Moore, 1892)
| Family Name: | Nymphalidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Burmese Bush Brown, Pachmarhi bushbrown |
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Description
| Size | Wingspan: 40 - 50 mm |
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| Description | It is best distinguished by its relatively larger and more clearly ringed with yellow ocellus on the forewing above. On the underside of the forewing, there are typically four faint lines crossing the basal half of the cell. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The Burmese Bush Brown is commonly observed flying low among vegetation in and around grassy patches. It flies in an erratic and jerky manner as their wings are closed for a relatively long period during flights. |
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| Habitats | Forest |
| Distribution | Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore. |
Conservation
| Conservation Notes | More studies need to be conducted as the existence of this species of Mycalesis is difficult to establish through field shots. |
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Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Data Deficient (DD) [2008] |
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References
| References | Khew, S. K. (2010). A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Singapore. Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. ButterflyCircle Checklist. (n.d.). www.butterflycircle.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/showbutterfly/119 Butterflies of Singapore: Life History of the Burmese Bush Brown. (2013, October 12). Butterflies of Singapore. https://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2013/10/life-history-of-burmese-bush-brown.html
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