<> Symbrenthia hypselis (Godart,1824) <>

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Photo taken at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 720m a.s.l.

Symbrenthia hypselis is found in most countries across the region but is not particularly common. There is little visual difference between the sexes. It is usually seen in open areas within the forest and often near streams. It is however one of those species about which little is known and more research is needed. It is multivoltine with several broods per annum.

Synonyms and previously used names: Vanessa hypselis, Symbrenthia sinis

Taxonomy: Animalia - Arthropoda - Insecta - Lepidoptera - Nymphalidae - Nymphalinae - Symbrenthia - hypselis

Regional Distribution: India, Nepal. Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines

Habitat: Symbrenthia hypselis is found in open forest areas, bamboo forest, and shrubland. It has been recorded at elevations up to 2400m a.s.l.

Flight time: all year, depending on location Wingspan: 50-65mm

Life History: not known

Larval Hosts: Debregeasia longifolia, Elatostema hookerianum, Elatostema lineolatum, Oreocnide frutescens, Pouzolzia sanguinea (Urticaceae). Hosts used depends upon location and availability of plant species.

Adult Food Sources: Nectar - Galinsoga parviflora (Asteraceae), Cyananthus incanus (Campanulaceae), Rhododendron grande (Ericaceae), Jasminum dispermum (Oleaceae), Coelogyne cristata (Orchidaceae), Wendlandia coriacea (Rubiaceae). Other - mud puddling, animal dung.