Common Evening Brown
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Common Evening Brown
Lethe isobeon
The Common Evening Brown butterfly is a brown butterfly that likes to rest on the ground during the day. It comes out in the evening to fly!
Habitat: Grasslands and open areas
Appearance
The Common Evening Brown is a medium-sized butterfly with soft brown wings, often showing a slightly darker margin. Its underside is a mottled light brown with delicate wavy lines and several small, dark eyespots, particularly prominent on the hindwings, which can vary in visibility.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusLethe
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Its caterpillars have two tiny 'horns' on their heads and a forked tail.
Their wings sometimes have a beautiful, subtle sheen that shimmers in the right light.
They help pollinate flowers even when the sun isn't shining brightly!
Unlike many butterflies, this one prefers to fly during cool, dim dawn or dusk!
Special abilities
Ability
Eyespot Trickery
Common Evening Brown has small eyespots on its wings that helps them trick predators into attacking their wings instead of their body.
Ability
Twilight Camouflage
Common Evening Brown can blend into shadows because its muted brown colors help them hide from hungry predators.
Ability
Low Light Flight
Common Evening Brown can fly in dim light because its specialized vision helps them find nectar when other butterflies are resting.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 40-60 mm
- Size
- 15-20 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-60 days
- Flight Speed
- 15 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.
Age differences: Larvae feed exclusively on grass leaves, but adults drink nectar from various flowers and occasionally rotting fruit.
Primary Foods
- grass leaves
- flower nectar
- rotting fruit
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
depends on
Indian Goosegrass
Eleusine indica
Its caterpillars munch on its leaves to grow big and strong.
eaten by
White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
Small birds, especially wagtails, love to snack on adult butterflies.
eaten by
Signature Spider
Argiope anasuja
Spiders often catch unwary butterflies in their sticky webs.
pollinates
Lantana
Lantana camara
Adults visit its flowers for sweet nectar, helping the plant reproduce.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch or pick up. Some insects sting or bite. Ask an adult for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Common Evening Brown's wingspan?
40-60 mm
How big is Common Evening Brown?
15-20 mm
How long does Common Evening Brown live?
30-60 days
How fast can Common Evening Brown fly?
15 km/h
What does Common Evening Brown eat?
Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.
Where is Common Evening Brown usually found?
Grasslands and open areas
How does Common Evening Brown hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Common Evening Brown have?
6
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