Miletus chinensis learchus
C & R Felder 1865 - Common Brownie
A common species, found in forests and secondary vegetation. It has a weak flight, though rarely settles. The upperside forewings have only a small white patch when compared to that of the other species found here, M. biggsii.
The sexes can be distinguished by the shape of the hindwing, the female's usually being toothed.
Flight Period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Wingspan
27 - 34mm
Early Stages
Not known
Larval Foodplant
The larvae of all members of this genus are carniverous, and feed primarily on aphids.
Range
Southern Myanmar, Thailand, Indo-China and Northern Malaysia.