Lethe dynsate explained

Lethe dynsate, the Ceylon forester, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.[1] It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[2] [3]

Description

Sexes show sexual dimorphism. Male has dark brown dorsal surface, whereas female pale brown coloration. In male, dorsal surface is unmarked except few small dark eyespots. Ventral surface is heavily shaded. Tornal area possess a series of eye spots ringed with purple. In female, dorsal surface possess creamy brown sub apical stripe on forewing. Series of large eyespots and wavy lines found on the sub marginal area of hind wing. Host plant belongs to family Poaceae such as Arundinaria debilis.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Details : Lethe dynsate Hewitson, 1863 . Catalogue of Life . 28 March 2018.
  2. Web site: Butterflies of Sri Lanka . Dilmah Conservation . 3 April 2018.
  3. Web site: Endemic Butterflies of Sri Lanka . Sri Lanka Species Database - CHM Sri Lanka . 3 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Ceylon Forester - Hela Wanasara . wildreach . 3 April 2018.